Character Ridge

Total Miles 10.6
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Character Ridge is USFS road #620, a lightly used well maintained route in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. It rises from Coeur d'Alene River Road and has lots of tight turns. There are no camping or bathrooms on the route, and deer and elk are infrequently found due to proximity to town. The route ascends to Moon Saddle at 4,669 feet, where Montgomery-Moon Ridge heads south toward Interstate 90 and the other two eventually converge and go southeast toward Interstate 90. There has been logging activity in the area, be on the lookout for logging trucks. There is cell phone reception along this route.

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Difficulty

Adverse weather will affect the route difficulty, but in good weather this is an easy route without any obstacles.

Technical Rating

2

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Justin Rohrer
May 02, 2026
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Trails is blocked by 30+ downed trees, about 2 miles in from Coeur D’Alene River Road.
Parker Fuller
Aug 09, 2025
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Cool views as you go up. Was busy with wildland firefighters making their way into the bush.

Character Ridge Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
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