Hike Mineral Ridge

Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Distance

3.3 miles

Elevation Gain

1000 ft

Route Type

Loop

Features

Wildflowers

Dog Friendly

Food Nearby

Romantic

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Lake

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Added by Rose Freeman

Distance: 3.3 mile loop. Elevation gain: 1,000 feet. Inland Northwest pine forest trail. Features a high viewpoint over Lake Coeur d'Alene. Wildflowers in the summer & golden larches in the fall!

Wander through a classic Inland Northwest pine tree forest as you climb up to Mineral Ridge. At the top, explore historical Caribou Cabin and take the spur trail to the left to an abandoned mine. There is a lot of history scattered on this short loop hike! Continue past the cabin and take in views of Lake Coeur d'Alene before climbing down and completing the loop. Explorers of all ages will love this hike!

This hike features the beauty of every season! In the spring and summer, enjoy a bounty of wildflowers. Golden larches above grace the trail with stunning fall color. When snow arrives, pack your snowshoes for a trek through a winter wonderland!

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Sami Smith

10/31/2025

Perfect weather for a hike!! Only saw 1 other person the entire time even though the parking lot had a handful of cars. Trail ...

Not Crowded

Great Conditions

Well Maintained

Amazing Views

Well Marked

Easy To Park

Bathrooms

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Sami Smith

4/6/2022

Beautiful Sunset Views

This one’s is nice and close to town… which also means VERY busy in the summer. If you hit it at the right time ...

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Devin Hatch

3/14/2021

Beautiful views!

Fun hike with some great views of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Took the family and they all enjoyed it. Our 3 year old was able ...

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Marissa Wingender

9/3/2019

Nice uphill hike

Good for beginners. Easy to navigate and find. Gorgeous views up top to enjoy.

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David Matty

5/24/2019

Great hike with pretty lake views

We clocked elevation at nearer 700 feet so don’t be put off. Don’t turn back at caribou cabin, but carry on the loop ...

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Brayden Dilworth

3/23/2018

Chill

Very chill hike. Okay view and good hammock spots.

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Jerrett Moss

4/24/2017

Mineral Ridge

Love this hike! Born and raised and this trail/views never get old. Good workout, easy to walk, run, take your dog too! If you've ...

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Grant Thomas

10/2/2016

Nice easy hike

Nice easy hike. Definitely doable for all ages and levels. Nice views!

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Jess Curren

9/23/2016

Great afternoon hike with the family!

Took our three kids (11, 9, 6) for an afternoon hike up to the ridge. Loved the mine and the views out over the ...

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Kody Davis

5/25/2016

Easy Quick Trip

Doesn't take a long time to reach the top. There are many other trails that go further onto the hill from the picnic table ...

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Emily Mitchell

1/17/2016

Perfect Day Hike!

If you're looking for a quick outdoors fix this is a perfect day hike that only takes a few hours and has a lovely view of beauty bay.

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Emily Slusser

12/23/2015

View Doesn't Dissappoint

This is a great short hike close to Coeur d'Alene. You can take a longer loop around to get more miles in, but otherwise, ...

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Laura R

3/17/2015

VERY popular but the one view is lovely!

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