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Other Names | Canfield Trail System, Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Kelly Mountain, West Canfield Butte, Huckleberry Mountain, Skitwish Peak, Jump Trail, Cave Trail, Canefield |
Last Known Status | Open |
The Canfield Mountain Trail System offers about 30 miles of single-track motorcycle trails with nice views of Hayden Lake. The trails marked with numbers that run north-south present more of a challenge while the trails marked with letters running east-west are fairly mild.
The terrain consists of steep drop-offs, rocky sections and scattered tree roots. A large portion of this trail system consists of narrow single track but Trail #1562 is open to ATVs that are 50 inches or less in width. Look to nearby Coeur d'Alene Lake and Lake Pend Oreille for boating and swimming opportunities.
Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Some Areas | Not Recommended permitted on Trail 1562 |
UTV & SXS | Some Areas | Not Recommended permitted on Trail 1562 |
4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | Not Recommended permitted on Trail 1562 |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
Camping | ||
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
Alcohol | No Restriction | |
Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
Approx Size | 12,800 acres (20 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 32 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 2250 to 4250 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Some | |
Hard Pack | Some | |
Sand | None | |
Mud | Little | |
Dust | Some | |
Rocks | Some | |
Trees | Many | |
Steep Hills | Some | |
Water Crossings | Few | |
Small Jumps | Few | |
Berms | Some | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | Some | |
Roads | Few | |
Intersections | Some | |
Rider Traffic | Some | |
Shade | Many | |
Ranges/Gunfire | Few | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | National Forest |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Coeur d'Alene |
Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Coeur d'Alene |
Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Coeur d'Alene |
RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | Cedar Motel & RV Park (208) 664-2278 |
RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | Cedar Motel & RV Park (208) 664-2278 |
Campground | 20-30 Miles (NE) | Molkins Bay Campround |
Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Sherman IGA (208) 664-9992 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Pros | single track, beautiful forest scenery, nearby lakes |
Cons | steep drop-offs, some rocky sections |
Our Rating | Very Good |
Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days Summer/Fall |
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Nearest City | Coeur d'Alene, ID | ||
Address | Nettleton Gulch Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 | ||
| From: Coeur d'Alene, ID
1) Take I-90 to Exit 14 2) At end of ramp turn west on E. Hazel Avenue 3) At T-intersection turn right (north) on N 15th Street, continue about 1 mile 4) Turn right (east) on E. Nettleton Gulch Road 5) Continue about 2 miles 6) Staging area will be on your right. Alternate Driving Directions: From: Coeur d'Alene, ID 1) Take I-90 to Exit 15 2) At base of ramp turn right (east) on E. Sherman Avenue 3) Proceed about 5 1/2 miles to the staging area. |
Contact Info | Coeur d'Alene National Forest - Coeur d'Alene River District 2502 E. Sherman Avenue Coeur D'alene, ID 83814-5899 (208) 664-2318 mailroom_r1_idaho_panhandle@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
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