SHORT PEAK 6515' AND LONE TREE PEAK 6732'

SHORT PEAK 6515' AND LONE TREE PEAK 6732' #95

EVENT TYPE: Hiking, backpacking, equestrian, Lookout Tower Rental
DISTANCE: 2.5 miles RT
ELEVATION: 1300 verts
DIFFICULTY: moderately easy
MAPS: IPNF Forest map, Shorty Peak Topo
GPS: 48°56'25" N 116°41;21" W
RANGER DISTRICT: Priest River R.D. 208.443.2512

DESCRIPTION:

The trail starts next to an old clearcut, but soon enters the forest before the gentle hike reaches a shallow ridge. For about a half a mile the trail offers shade on a hot day. As you get closer to Shorty Peak the forest starts to open up. Eventually, you will come to a large scree summit slope.
The trail switchbacks three times as the trail nears the lookout tower.

OPTION #1:

From Shorty Peak 6515', due west and a little over a mile is Lost Tree Peak about 300 verts of gain. Even tho Lost Tree is higher, the lookout was built on Shorty Peak.
Lost Tree Peak 6706', has 360° views of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia, Canada.
its a short hike and well worth the views. its also a nice place to take a nap.

DIRECTIONS:

From Bonners Ferry drive 95 drive 15 miles to a junction with SH 1, where you will drive about 2 miles to Copeland, Idaho ( County Road #45. Turn left (west) on Copeland Road as it crosses the Kootenai Valley and the Purcell Trench, to the Westside Road #417. Drive 9 miles to a switchback onto Smith Creek Road #281. The road is paved for about 6.5 miles.
Just past milepost 7, bear right on Road 655 for 1.5 miles and turn sharply to the right onto Road #282. Continue on Road 282 for 4 miles to a saddle and a locked gate.
The trail is an old road on the left.

COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:

Italian Ridge, Osborn Vista, Smith Falls, Cutoff Peak & Smith Peak, and Canada.

HAZARDS:

Non until you get the the upper scree summit. Walk carefully, paying attention to your steps.

R & P:

Jalapeños, Eichardt's, Mr. Sub, and Burger Express in Sandpoint

PLAN YOUR TRIP:

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