Recreation Region: Coeur d'Alene River Region

Coal Creek Trail #41

This trail offers a very scenic hike in a riparian zone along a shaded path following Coal Creek up the draw. The creek cascades over a series of scenic waterfalls enroute to the Coeur d'Alene River. The rocks are covered by carpets of moss and beautiful ferns flank the pristine creek banks. This is an ideal retreat on a hot summer day.

IPNF Visitor Maps & Guides

USGS Quad(s): Kellogg
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Current Conditions

Trail conditions, including access to the trailhead, vary depending on the season and current weather. Know before you go:
Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
2502 E. Sherman Ave Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays (Closed on federal holidays)
(208) 664-2318

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

Getting There

Directions

Access #1: From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho drive east on I-90 taking the Kingston Exit #43. After exiting, travel north on Forest Highway 9 (FH9) 13.1 miles to the trailhead. Turn right off FH9 at the sign and drive a short distance to the end of the road. A couple of dispersed camping areas are located near the trailhead.

Access #2: From Wallace, Idaho drive west on I-90 taking the Kingston Exit #43. Follow Access #1.