Near Dover Overlook Trail
Overlooking Dover, Idaho, and the Pend Oreille River.
Near Dover Overlook Trail
Early spring on the Dover Overlook Trail with Nancy.

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Dover Overlook Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
Follow this trail to a fabulous viewpoint of Dover and the Pend Oreille River.
0.4
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Be careful not to cause damage to the tread during mud season.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.36mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
131ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,412ft
High Point
2,293ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a very sweet singletrack with an amazing viewpoint at the end! Sections of the trail sweep through some Douglas fir and Grand fir forest with little under-story. The scenery is so beautiful in fact, that hikers forget about any pains or fatigue when climbing this section!

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Contributors
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