Near Tubbs Hill Summit Trail
Tubbs Hill Main Trail loops around Tubbs Hill on steep hillsides, in the rugged sunlit forest.
Near Tubbs Hill Summit Trail
Looking out over Lake Coeur d'Alene from the cliifs on the south side of Tubbs Hill.
Near Tubbs Hill Summit Trail
Beginning the climb up Tubbs Hill on a sunny June day.
Near Tubbs Hill Summit Trail
The pretty woods of Tubbs Hill.
Near Tubbs Hill Summit Trail
The crystal clear waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene at the foot of cliffs forming the shoreline along the south side of Tubbs Hill.

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Tubbs Hill Summit Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
Climb Tubbs Hill, a prominent knob overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene.
0.7
mi
Distance
221
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.69mi
Distance
221ft
Elevation Gain
335ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,538ft
High Point
2,203ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Tubbs Hill Summit Trail starts and ends along Tubbs Hill Main Trail that circles Tubbs Hill. There are also other side trails from Tubbs Hill Main Trail to Tubbs Hill Summit Trail. From either end, Tubbs Hill Summit Trail starts off by climbing through the mixed deciduous and pine forest with its thick undergrowth. As the trail climbs, the forest thins and glimpses of the surrounding area emerge. Lake Coeur d'Alene and the city of Coeur d'Alene are below. Once at the Tubbs Hill summit, 2,533 ft., the trail then takes one back down through the woods to Tubbs Hill Main Trail. The easiest way to hike this trail is north to south. In this direction, there is the least elevation gain. Of course to get back to one's starting point by taking Tubbs Hill Main Trail, one has to make up the elevation gain on the gentle and scenic Tubbs Hill Main Trail.

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Contributors
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