Near Kah-Nee-Ta Tour
The ground has cracked from heat/dry.
Near Kah-Nee-Ta Tour
Burned ground and painted rocks.
Near Kah-Nee-Ta Tour
Very orange.
Near Kah-Nee-Ta Tour
Headed up Yellow Trail.
Near Kah-Nee-Ta Tour
View of the village (hot springs fed pool).

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Kah-Nee-Ta Tour

3.5 (2 Ratings)
This hike is the best way to get as much of every trail as possible!
9.4
mi
Distance
1,823
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
This is an Indian Reservation, so be respectful; Some areas are marked as no trespassing so please stay on the marked trails.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.36mi
Distance
1,823ft
Elevation Gain
1,823ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
2,300ft
High Point
1,463ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This hike is an attempt to hit all the trails possible at Kah-Nee-Ta. Starting from the large western parking lot, head out on the Blue Trail. This trail has great views of the surrounding hills and river. This trail was been burned from the fires of 2017. The trail needs time to repair and could be washed out very easily if a large rain was to occur. The trail is marked by spray paint on rocks.From the Blue Trail, loop back on the Red Trail, which is a simple trail with some great views. Again, keep an eye open for the spray painted trail markings. This trail will head back west and south, taking hikers back to the main parking lot where you'll head east to connect to the Orange Trail.The Orange Trail is primarily used as a horse trail for tourist horse rides. It can be used as a connector to part of the Red Trail to get to the lodge from the village. Be sure to stay to the right at the junction with the Red Trail Connector to continue your hike. After cutting through some parking area and winding around to the southeastern side of the lodge, head north on the Yellow Trail. This is the hardest trail in the Kah-Nee-Ta trail system, and you'll end up with a fairly steep climb coming off the ridge. The trail has great views of the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort/Village. To finish off your tour, pick up the Green Trail which is a simple trail with views of the rolling hills. This trail completes a loop back behind the lodge where you can retrace your steps to get back to the main parking lot.
History & Background
This is an Indian Reservation.

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Contributors
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