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Gold Hill Trailhead #3
This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Located close to town and not too steep, this trail is a nice hike for the entire family. Panoramic views of Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains are offered all along the route, but the best views are near the top. Visitors will enjoy various forest settings for the entire length of the trail. Don't forget the camera, there are excellent views from this trail!
USGS Quad(s): Talache
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At a Glance
| Usage: | Heavy |
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| Restrictions: | Closed to all motorized vehicles yearlong. |
| Closest Towns: | Sandpoint, Idaho |
General Information
Directions:From Sandpoint, take Hwy. 95 south 2 miles to Bottle Bay Road; turn left onto Bottle Bay Road and go 4.8 miles to the trailhead located on the right.
Access to upper trailhead: Take Hwy. 95 south 6 miles to Sagle Road; turn left onto Sagle Road and go 6 miles to Contest Mtn. Road 2642 (located on the left at the hairpin turn); turn left onto Road 2642 and go 6 miles to the trailhead.
Activities
Mountain Biking
This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Located close to town and not too steep, this trail is a nice hike for the entire family. Panoramic views of Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains are offered all along the route, but the best views are near the top. Visitors will enjoy various forest settings for the entire length of the trail. Don't forget the camera!
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Day Hiking
This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Located close to town and not too steep, this trail is a nice hike for the entire family.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Viewing Scenery
Panoramic views of Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains are offered all along the route, but the best views are near the top.
Alerts & Warnings
- Beauty Cedar FSR 1575 Closure
- Bottom Canyon FSR 1511 Closure
- Rose Lake Informal Recreation Area Closure
- Hudlow Meadows Restoration Area Closure Order
- Catspur Creek Road and Area Closure, St. Joe Ranger District,
- Ridge Creek Salvage Sale Road Closure, CDA River Ranger District
- Hiawatha Rail Trail Closure, St. Joe Ranger District
- Green Bay Closure, Sandpoint Ranger District
- Solo Creek Quartz Dig Site Closure, Priest Lake Ranger District