Skookum Saddle (434)

Total Miles
14.8

Elevation

1,362.86 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This is an east/west road that connects several different national forest roads in the area. It branches off FR-612 on the west side and ends at Marie Saddle (413) on the east side. You may find huckleberries along the side of the road during the right time of year. There are tons of great roads in this area of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest; you could easily spend all day exploring the area. Snow may be present clear into May.

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Skookum Saddle (434)
Skookum Saddle (434)

Difficulty

Skookum Saddle is a well-maintained road. Most low-clearance vehicles or 2WD vehicles can make it up this main road, although 4WD may be required during mud or snow conditions. Cell service is intermittent in this area.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

You can access Skookum Saddle from various other national forest roads. FS-612, CDA Deception Creek, Wolf Lodge (202), Marie Saddle (413), or Lower Johns Creek (2358).

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