MOUNT CDA TRAIL #257
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, backpacking, equestrian, and mt biking
DISTANCE: 5.5 miles RT
ELEVATION: 1100’
DIFFICULTY: moderate
MAPS: IPNF, Lane Topo
GPS: 47°35’06” N 116°38’05” W
RANGER DISTRICT: CDA River R.D. 208.769.3000
KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST 0r 208.446.1300
IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FOREST/ALERTS
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DISTANCE: 5.5 miles RT
ELEVATION: 1100’
DIFFICULTY: moderate
MAPS: IPNF, Lane Topo
GPS: 47°35’06” N 116°38’05” W
RANGER DISTRICT: CDA River R.D. 208.769.3000
KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST 0r 208.446.1300
IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FOREST/ALERTS
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ipnf/alerts-notices
DESCRIPTION:
WE HAVE ADDED THE AREAS SHERIFF’S EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR EACH TRIP WRITE UP UNDER THE RANGER DISTRICT INFO. IF AN EMERGENCY OCURRS, EVALUATE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES AND CALL ONLY IF NEEDED.Trail #257 is a forested hike up the east side of Mount CDA. After crossing Beauty Creek, the trail switchbacks for about 2.7 miles to FR 439. Once at this road turn south (left) and walk a short distance to a view point that shows a small section of lower Lake CDA. Stop here for a snack, before retracing your steps back to the trailhead.
OPTION #1:
From the junction of FR #439 and where Trail #257 merge, turn right (north) for about 3 miles to the Mount CDA Overlook and Campground.
From this campgrounds, there is Trail #227 up past the old outhouse that leads to the summit of Mount CDA.
Unfortunately, the trees have grown up since I was a kid, and there are no views of the lake.
There used to be a fire lookout tower on top, that I used to do astronomy from.
From this campgrounds, there is Trail #227 up past the old outhouse that leads to the summit of Mount CDA.
Unfortunately, the trees have grown up since I was a kid, and there are no views of the lake.
There used to be a fire lookout tower on top, that I used to do astronomy from.
OPTION #2:
At the Overlook and Campground, look for Trail #79 that drops down to the Beauty Bay Campground.
This extended hike/mt bike is about a 14 mile loop.
This extended hike/mt bike is about a 14 mile loop.
DIRECTIONS:
Take I-90 east of CDA to Exit 22, and head towards Harrison, Idaho. Just past the Mineral Ridge parking area, turn east (left) up the Beauty Bay Road and campground for about 3 miles to the small trailhead. Look for a sign Trial #257.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Mineral Ridge, Mount CDA, Caribou Ridge Trail #79, Highway 97A around Lake CDA, Wallace L. Forest Conservation Area, and the very old original motor road to the east.
HAZARDS:
In the winter, this trail can be icy, use caution.
Mt. Bikes use this trail also. Listen carefully and get out of their way.
I’ve also seen bear on this trail, so yell “hey bear” occasionally, especially as you come up over ridges or by creeks.
Mt. Bikes use this trail also. Listen carefully and get out of their way.
I’ve also seen bear on this trail, so yell “hey bear” occasionally, especially as you come up over ridges or by creeks.
R & P:
Moon Time, Franklins Hoagies, the Mexican Food Factory, and the Trails End Brewery.
PLAN YOUR TRIP:
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