Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail
Hiking trail in Idaho, United States
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Length3.3 mi (5.3 km)
LocationKootenai County, Idaho, United States
DesignationNational Recreation Trail
UseHiking, Outdoor education
| Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail, Idaho | |
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Trailhead | |
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| Length | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) |
| Location | Kootenai County, Idaho, United States |
| Designation | National Recreation Trail |
| Use | Hiking, Outdoor education |
| Elevation change | 600 ft (180 m) |
| Highest point | Summit of Mineral Ridge, 2,400 ft (730 m) |
| Lowest point | Parking lot of the trail |
| Difficulty | Trail grade is an average of 8%, with a 15% maximum |
| Season | Year round access [1] |
| Sights | Beauty Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene |
Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail is a backcountry hiking area near Lake Coeur d'Alene in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. It is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Construction began on the trail in 1963 and the area was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1982. There is a self-guided interpretive tour along the 3.3-mile (5.3 km) trail.[2]
Flora
The two main types of trees along the trail are Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir.
