Near Canfield Mountain Loop
Lake Coeur d'Alene appears to the south as the trail climbs higher on Canfield Mountain.
Near Canfield Mountain Loop
Sunlit forest on Canfield Mountain on a perfect June morning.
Near Canfield Mountain Loop
This is the beginning incline. Steep at first but enjoyable.
Near Canfield Mountain Loop
Trail "A"
Near Canfield Mountain Loop
Trailhead sign.

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Canfield Mountain Loop

3.9 (7 Ratings)
A nice loop with a gentle climb up the Forest Service road to a singletrack heaven.
5.5
mi
Distance
1,174
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.46mi
Distance
1,174ft
Elevation Gain
1,174ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,541ft
High Point
2,505ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the trailhead, take the South Canfield OHV (USFS 1562) road for just over a mile till it connects with Trail A on the right. There will be a short, mellow descent as Trail A wanders down to the intersection with Trail 3. Keep left to head up to the bottom of Trail 6.Follow Trail 6 up a steady and fairly gentle grade as it follows the contours of the slope. The top of the climb brings hikers to "The Island" where a turn to the right will start down Trail 7 for a nice, gentle descent with long, straight corridors through the trees. Trail 7 ends at "Penn Station."Take a hard right to rejoin Trail A. The enjoyable singletrack winds its way down the west side of the ridge to meet the top of Trail 4 (Cave Trail). Turn left to hike down a shady drainage all the way to the parking lot. Look for a cave near the end that was created by mining operations.

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