Horse Riding and Camping
Horseback riding is permitted on most national forests. Often, specific trails will be designated for horseback riding, so check the forest website before you hit the trails.
- Trail etiquette for multiple use trails calls for horses to have the right-of-way. Hikers should yield to horses. Bicyclists should yield to horses and hikers. Horse riders are responsible for the control of their horse at all times.
- Many trails are open to multiple non-motorized uses, meaning the trails are shared by hikers, horse riders, and bicyclists. Information on allowed trail uses is available on trailhead signs and the National Geographic-Trails Illustrated map for the area, or by contacting the nearest Ranger District office.
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Alden Creek Trail #52
This trail is one of the most remote trails on the district. It is a good trail for horses since it was originally constructed as a pack trail leading from the East Fork Administrative Site to the…
Ball and Pyramid Lakes Trail #43
The trailhead (elevation 5920 ft) is 1/2 mile along Trail 13. A registration box intended for upper Trout Creek area users is located at this junction.It is a short trail offering quick access to…
Beetop-Roundtop Trail #120
One of the most beautiful trails in northern Idaho, this trail has spectacular views of Lake Pend Oreille, Hope, Clark Fork and all the surrounding mountains and valleys.The trail follows the ridge…
Big Creek Campground
9 campsites, vault toilets, day use area, Pack it In Pack it Out waste management system. Fishing, National Recreation Trails, hunting, berry picking, hiking, site of former Civilian Conservation…
Big Creek Trail #44
Description: This single-track mainline trail is a very popular National Recreation Trail. The trail starts at the Big Creek CCC Campground and steeply makes its way up and over a 1500+ foot climb…
Big Dick Trail #189
Description: This 4.8-mile single-track secondary trail follows a steep ridge from the Moon Pass Road 456 to Ward Creek Road 327 near Shefoot Mountain. After the unrelenting initial climb up to Big…
Big Fisher Lake Trail #41
The trailhead (elevation 6120 ft) starts at the junction with Trail 13, 1 1/4 miles from Road 634. This is a tough hike that accesses 2 of the most scenic high mountain lakes in the Selkirks, Trout…
Boulder Meadows
Boulder Meadows is a hub for an incredible network of long trails. Boulder Meadows Trail #57 winds through the meadows for about a mile and junctions with Kelly pass Trail #155. Both trails cross…
Burton Ridge Trail #9
The original purpose for the Burton Ridge Trail #9 was to access the fire lookout on Burton Peak. The lookout is no longer staffed, but its associated cabin remains though it is in rough shape (not…
Camp 3 Campground
Camp 3 Campground features 4 camp units, stock loading ramp, corral, and vault toilets. There is no developed water so bring ample supplies for your use. Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out…