Canfield Mountain Trail System for a Choice of Adventure

If you love outdoor activities, then you need to try to have an adventure on Canfield Mountain Trail. A single-motorcycle track trail with length of 32 miles is what Canfield Mountain Trail has to offer for excitement of outdoor adventure aside from breathtaking natural view. At the north south, the track is more challenging while it is fairly mild at east-west. Some characters of Canfield Mountain Trail include steep drop-offs, scattered tree roots and rocky sections. Another point of interest when it comes to Canfield Mountain Trail is that it offers not only long single track but also beautiful forest scenery as well as nearby lakes where you can swim. Rating of this outdoor track is very good so that many people take advantage of Canfield Mountain Trail to get rid of daily stress.

As a matter of fact, an idea of making Canfield Mountain Trail System is begun in 1989 while the project starts taking shape in 1990 in which something like on-the-ground field reviews is conducted by local user groups and Forest Service. In 1992, it was the time for trail rehabilitation. Major funding of this project comes from a grant of The State of Idaho Off Road Motor Vehicle Fund. Aside from fund derived from the institution, the Nettleton Timber Sale also takes part for funding of Canfield Mountain Trail System project. In many cases, people take benefit from Canfield Mountain Trail System for adventure by motorized bikes and bicycles despite hikers are also welcome. The fact shows that bicycles are more often found in this area over the past few years. Before this area is designed for Canfield Mountain Trail System, a lot of people came to take adventure since the late 1950’s.

What makes this area special is that maintenance is not only conducted by organized clubs but also volunteers. And the maintenance itself is undergone in every three years. Not to mention, Forest service will give respond anytime something wrong happens in this area such as tree blow-downs despite there is no guarantee service in timely manner. Without a doubt, Canfield Mountain Trail has become a destination for adventurer lovers due to challenging track and beautiful scenery. But be cautious that some parts of this area are extreme so that if you are about to get an adventure, you have to make sure to bring first aid kit.

To sum up, herewith some details information about Canfield Mountain Trail System:

1. Description         : Forested, rolling terrain with a total of 32 miles of dirt- road & paths. Some steep sections. Panoramic views of Coeur d’ Alene and North Idaho.
2. Nearby City        : Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (3 mi)
3. Length                 : Depends on trail, elevation range 900 feet.
4. Trail Type           : Easy-moderate, 50 % dirt road, 50 % single track.
5. Types of Use       : Mixed, popular among mountain bikers.
6. Maps                    : 10 Meter resolution color satellite overview (65k).3D Topographic view (80k). Hardcopy 3d trail map available at Coeur d’ Alene River Range District, Fernan Office, 2502 East Sherman Ave.
7. Directions            : Access from Interstate 90
   1. East Side (shooting range parking): Take Exit # 15 at (Sherman Avenue). Turn east (away from town) and continue  5.5 miles on County Rd 108 which becomes Forest Rd 268 at forest boundary). Park on left at 5.5 miles.
   2. West Side (Nettleton Gulch parking). Take Exit 3 14 (15th Street).  Turn north on 15th St. and follow it 1.1 miles to Nettleton Gulch Rd. Turn right, travel 2.2 miles to the parking area.