ROOSEVELT GROVE OF ANCIENT CEDARS
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, and photography
DISTANCE: 2.5 Miles RT
ELEVATION: 300 verts
DIFFICULTY: easy
MAPS: Kanicsu N.F.
GPS: 48°45;99"N 1117°03"74"W
AMANGING AGENCY: Priest River R.D. 208.443.2512
BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF: 208.263.8417
DISTANCE: 2.5 Miles RT
ELEVATION: 300 verts
DIFFICULTY: easy
MAPS: Kanicsu N.F.
GPS: 48°45;99"N 1117°03"74"W
AMANGING AGENCY: Priest River R.D. 208.443.2512
BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF: 208.263.8417
DESCRIPTION:
Fourteen miles north of Nordman, Idaho, there's a unique area of old-growth cedar named for President Theodore Roosevelt. Since the early 1900s, this area was noted for its beauty. On April 15, 1943, the grove was officially designated as a Scenic Area.
A fire in 1926, destroyed nearly 75 percent of the original grove and left two small remnants. The Lower Grove, approximately 2 acres, has 4 picnic sites available under the towering trees. The Upper Grove, approximately 20 acres accessible via a trail system following an old logging road, has been left undeveloped. Feel free to explore this grove on foot.
Estimating the age of these giants, which range from 4 to 12 feet in diameter and reach heights of 150 feet, is difficult due to heart rot which hollows out the center of the tree; therefore, an accurate count of the rings cannot be made. Through cutting windfalls and increment borings of healthy trees, the average age has been estimated at 800 years, with a few hearty survivors achieving the 2000-3000 year old status.
A fire in 1926, destroyed nearly 75 percent of the original grove and left two small remnants. The Lower Grove, approximately 2 acres, has 4 picnic sites available under the towering trees. The Upper Grove, approximately 20 acres accessible via a trail system following an old logging road, has been left undeveloped. Feel free to explore this grove on foot.
Estimating the age of these giants, which range from 4 to 12 feet in diameter and reach heights of 150 feet, is difficult due to heart rot which hollows out the center of the tree; therefore, an accurate count of the rings cannot be made. Through cutting windfalls and increment borings of healthy trees, the average age has been estimated at 800 years, with a few hearty survivors achieving the 2000-3000 year old status.
OPTION #1:
Granite Falls Trail #308
An easy foot trail (365 feet) along the creek leads you to a viewpoint of the Lower Falls cascading over a sheer rock wall.Ancient Cedars Scenic Area
A fire in 1926, destroyed nearly 75 percent of the original grove and left two small remnants. The Lower Grove, approximately 2 acres, has 4 picnic sites available under the towering trees. The Upper Grove, approximately 20 acres accessible via a trail system following an old logging road, has been left undeveloped. Feel free to explore this grove on foot.
A 1-mile loop trail of moderate difficulty leads up the old road for 200 feet above the trailhead. The trail then turns left up the hillside in a series of switchbacks to viewpoints of both the Upper and Lower Falls. After about 1/2 mile, the trail again enters the old road. At this point it's an optional 1/2-mile return hike down the old road to the trailhead or an additional 1/2-mile hike to the Upper Grove, which extends for approximately 1/2 mile between the old road and the creek. Hiking is permitted among the trees. Be careful, some areas are boggy. The old road extends on beyond the grove for many miles and becomes very brushy.
An easy foot trail (365 feet) along the creek leads you to a viewpoint of the Lower Falls cascading over a sheer rock wall.Ancient Cedars Scenic Area
A fire in 1926, destroyed nearly 75 percent of the original grove and left two small remnants. The Lower Grove, approximately 2 acres, has 4 picnic sites available under the towering trees. The Upper Grove, approximately 20 acres accessible via a trail system following an old logging road, has been left undeveloped. Feel free to explore this grove on foot.
A 1-mile loop trail of moderate difficulty leads up the old road for 200 feet above the trailhead. The trail then turns left up the hillside in a series of switchbacks to viewpoints of both the Upper and Lower Falls. After about 1/2 mile, the trail again enters the old road. At this point it's an optional 1/2-mile return hike down the old road to the trailhead or an additional 1/2-mile hike to the Upper Grove, which extends for approximately 1/2 mile between the old road and the creek. Hiking is permitted among the trees. Be careful, some areas are boggy. The old road extends on beyond the grove for many miles and becomes very brushy.
OPTION #2:
Granite Falls Trail #301 Stagger Inn Picnic Area
Estimating the age of these giants, which range from 4 to 12 feet in diameter and reach heights of 150 feet, is difficult due to heart rot which hollows out the center of the tree; therefore, an accurate count of the rings cannot be made. Through cutting windfalls and increment borings of healthy trees, the average age has been estimated at 800 years, with a few hearty survivors achieving the 2000-3000 year old status.
Priest Lake Ranger District
Four picnic sites, parking, and toilet facilities are available at the trailhead.
Fourteen miles north of Nordman, Idaho, there's a unique area of old-growth cedar named for President Theodore Roosevelt. Since the early 1900s, this area was noted for its beauty. On April 15, 1943, the grove was officially designated as a Scenic Area.
Two trails are maintained from the trailhead area.
Estimating the age of these giants, which range from 4 to 12 feet in diameter and reach heights of 150 feet, is difficult due to heart rot which hollows out the center of the tree; therefore, an accurate count of the rings cannot be made. Through cutting windfalls and increment borings of healthy trees, the average age has been estimated at 800 years, with a few hearty survivors achieving the 2000-3000 year old status.
Priest Lake Ranger District
Four picnic sites, parking, and toilet facilities are available at the trailhead.
Fourteen miles north of Nordman, Idaho, there's a unique area of old-growth cedar named for President Theodore Roosevelt. Since the early 1900s, this area was noted for its beauty. On April 15, 1943, the grove was officially designated as a Scenic Area.
Two trails are maintained from the trailhead area.
DIRECTIONS:
From Priest River, drive north on Hwy 57 to the Dickensheet Junction at the south end of Priest Lake. Bear left staying on Hwy 57 to Nordman .
At Nordman, continue north on Road 302 for 14 miles to Granite Falls & Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars.
At Nordman, continue north on Road 302 for 14 miles to Granite Falls & Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
The Stagger Inn, Salmo-Priest Wilderness, Gypsy Peak on the Crowell Ridge.
Sullivan Lake, Hall Mountain, Lower & Upper Priest Lakes, Blacktail Mountain, The Mollies & Phoebes Tip, the Hughes Ridge, and the Gardner Cave at Crawford State Park.
Sullivan Lake, Hall Mountain, Lower & Upper Priest Lakes, Blacktail Mountain, The Mollies & Phoebes Tip, the Hughes Ridge, and the Gardner Cave at Crawford State Park.
HAZARDS:
The trail to and in the R.G.A.C. is relatively easy, but watch out for slippery roots.
if you visit Granite Falls, BE EXTRA CAREFUL ANYWHERE AROUND THE FALLS, ITS OVERLOOK AND ASSOCIATED TRAILS.
if you visit Granite Falls, BE EXTRA CAREFUL ANYWHERE AROUND THE FALLS, ITS OVERLOOK AND ASSOCIATED TRAILS.
R & P:
Burger Express, Stagger Inn
PHOTO GALLERY
ROOSEVELT GROVE OF ANCIENT CEDARS SCENIC AREA
GRANITE FALLS TRAIL #301
Roosevelt Grove Of
An easy foot trail (365 feet) along the creek leads you to a viewpoint of the Lower Falls cascading over a sheer rock wall.
Ancient Cedars Scenic Area
A fire in 1926, destroyed nearly 75 percent of the original grove and left two small remnants. The Lower Grove, approximately 2 acres, has 4 picnic sites available under the towering trees. The Upper Grove, approximately 20 acres accessible via a trail system following an old logging road, has been left undeveloped. Feel free to explore this grove on foot.
A 1-mile loop trail of moderate difficulty leads up the old road for 200 feet above the trailhead. The trail then turns left up the hillside in a series of switchbacks to viewpoints of both the Upper and Lower Falls. After about 1/2 mile, the trail again enters the old road. At this point it's an optional 1/2-mile return hike down the old road to the trailhead or an additional 1/2-mile hike to the Upper Grove, which extends for approximately 1/2 mile between the old road and the creek. Hiking is permitted among the trees. Be careful, some areas are boggy. The old road extends on beyond the grove for many miles and becomes very brushy.
Granite Falls Trail #301 Stagger Inn Picnic Area
Estimating the age of these giants, which range from 4 to 12 feet in diameter and reach heights of 150 feet, is difficult due to heart rot which hollows out the center of the tree; therefore, an accurate count of the rings cannot be made. Through cutting windfalls and increment borings of healthy trees, the average age has been estimated at 800 years, with a few hearty survivors achieving the 2000-3000 year old status.
Priest Lake Ranger District
Four picnic sites, parking, and toilet facilities are available at the trailhead.
Fourteen miles north of Nordman, Idaho, there's a unique area of old-growth cedar named for President Theodore Roosevelt. Since the early 1900s, this area was noted for its beauty. On April 15, 1943, the grove was officially designated as a Scenic Area.
Two trails are maintained from the trailhead area.
GRANITE FALLS TRAIL #301
Roosevelt Grove Of
An easy foot trail (365 feet) along the creek leads you to a viewpoint of the Lower Falls cascading over a sheer rock wall.
Ancient Cedars Scenic Area
A fire in 1926, destroyed nearly 75 percent of the original grove and left two small remnants. The Lower Grove, approximately 2 acres, has 4 picnic sites available under the towering trees. The Upper Grove, approximately 20 acres accessible via a trail system following an old logging road, has been left undeveloped. Feel free to explore this grove on foot.
A 1-mile loop trail of moderate difficulty leads up the old road for 200 feet above the trailhead. The trail then turns left up the hillside in a series of switchbacks to viewpoints of both the Upper and Lower Falls. After about 1/2 mile, the trail again enters the old road. At this point it's an optional 1/2-mile return hike down the old road to the trailhead or an additional 1/2-mile hike to the Upper Grove, which extends for approximately 1/2 mile between the old road and the creek. Hiking is permitted among the trees. Be careful, some areas are boggy. The old road extends on beyond the grove for many miles and becomes very brushy.
Granite Falls Trail #301 Stagger Inn Picnic Area
Estimating the age of these giants, which range from 4 to 12 feet in diameter and reach heights of 150 feet, is difficult due to heart rot which hollows out the center of the tree; therefore, an accurate count of the rings cannot be made. Through cutting windfalls and increment borings of healthy trees, the average age has been estimated at 800 years, with a few hearty survivors achieving the 2000-3000 year old status.
Priest Lake Ranger District
Four picnic sites, parking, and toilet facilities are available at the trailhead.
Fourteen miles north of Nordman, Idaho, there's a unique area of old-growth cedar named for President Theodore Roosevelt. Since the early 1900s, this area was noted for its beauty. On April 15, 1943, the grove was officially designated as a Scenic Area.
Two trails are maintained from the trailhead area.
