Caribou Creek Trail
Kootenai National Forest, Bonner County, ID
Out-and-back trail in Kootenai National Forest, Bonner County, ID. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 10.6 mi (17.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,976 ft (1,212 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 25 min
- High point
- 6,490 ft (1,978 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Smith Mountain 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Caribou Creek Trail
How long is Caribou Creek Trail?
Caribou Creek Trail is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,976 ft (1,212 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,490 ft (1,978 m).
How hard is Caribou Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Caribou Creek Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Caribou Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Caribou Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Caribou Creek Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Caribou Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Caribou Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Caribou Creek Trail
- North Fork Callahan/Timber Trail Kootenai National Forest · Hard · 8.9 mi (14.4 km)
- Smith Lake Trail Kootenai National Forest · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Roberts Mountain Trail Kootenai National Forest · Expert · 7.7 mi (12.5 km)
- Smith Mountain Trail Kootenai National Forest · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- South Fork Callahan Trail Kootenai National Forest · Hard · 7.3 mi (11.7 km)
- Gordon Creek Trail Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Hard · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Gem Lake Trail Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Pend Oreille Divide Trail Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
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