Hiking
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is home to more than 3,000 miles of trails to explore!
Be prepared
- Pack a first aid kit. Your kit can prove invaluable if you or a member of your group suffers a cut, bee sting or allergic reaction. Pack antiseptics for cuts and scrapes, tweezers, insect repellent, a snake bite kit, pain relievers, and sunscreen. Tailor your kit to your family's special needs.
- Learn ABC - Airway, Breathing, & Circulation. Know how to perform CPR and basic first aid. Recognizing serious injuries will enable you to attend to a victim until medical help arrives.
- Bring emergency supplies. In addition to a first aid kit, you should also have a map of the area, compass, flashlight, knife, waterproof fire starter, personal shelter, whistle, warm clothing, high energy food, water, water-purifying tablets, and insect repellant.
- Check the elements
- Check the weather report before you leave home. When you arrive at the site, keep on eye on the skies for changes and, if possible, carry a compact weather radio. In inclement weather, take shelter until the bad weather passes. Stay dry - wet clothes contribute to heat loss.
- Forest and grassland home pages post alerts you should know before you go. Many of our forests and grasslands also post alerts on social media.
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Pyramid Pass Trail #13
The Pyramid Pass Trail #13 trailhead (elevation 5,400 feet) is located near the end of Road #634 and is marked by a parking area and bulletin board. The trail begins in a stand of young trees but…
Pyramid Peak Trail #7
The trailhead for Pyramid Peak Trail #7 (6,400 feet) is the junction of Trail #13 (Trout Creek Trail) and Trail #221 (Parker Ridge). This trail descends into Long Canyon following a moderate but…
Pyramid-Ball Lake Trail #43
The trailhead to Pyramid-Ball Lakes Trail #43 (elevation 5,920) is ½ mile from the road off Trail #13. A registration box intended for all upper Trout Creek area users is located at this junction.…
Red Top (Hidden Lake) Trail #102
Starting from Access #1, the trail switchbacks through an old burn area for the first 0.4 miles at about a 15% grade. It enters the woods at this point and sidehills as an almost level grade for…
Robinson Lake Campground
Site Open
Robinson Lake Campground features 10 campsites (3 accessible), potable water, handicap accessible vault toilets, a boat ramp, and a day use area with 2 picnic units
Roman Nose Lakes
Roman Nose Lakes are a chain of three sub-alpine lakes. It is the only wheelchair accessible mountain lake in the Selkirks. Boardwalks take you to the dock as well as wheelchair pads at two locations…
Roman Nose Trail #165
Roman Nose Trail #165 access all Roman Nose Lakes. This trail is an excellent multi-use trail for hiking, picnicking, fishing, hunting and huckleberry picking. It is easy and short enough that a…
Russel Peak Trail #12
The Russel Peak Trail #12 is a steep trail that was originally used to access the Russel Peak fire lookout and connect the Trout and Ball Creek drainages. Although the lookout tower has long since…
Sam Owen Campground
Sam Owen Campground is nestled on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille in an open forest of pine and cedar. Popular activities include hiking, canoeing, swimming, boating, wildlife and bird…
Smith Creek - Smith Ridge Trail #17
The Smith Creek – Smith Ridge Trail #17 is used to access the ridge between Cut-Off Peak and Triangulation Point. Once you reach the ridge, you will intersect with Smith Ridge Trail #18. From this…