Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain biking in this part of Idaho covers a lot of ground: forest loops you can ride after work, longer cross‑country miles when you’ve got more time, and bike‑park terrain with lift‑served laps for bigger days. Around Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Kellogg, and Athol, trail systems make it easy to choose the kind of ride you want—something mellow in the trees, a route that climbs to a view, or a downhill line that keeps you smiling all the way back to the car.

Schweitzer – Sandpoint

Schweitzer is one of North Idaho’s premier mountain biking destinations, offering more than 40 miles of trails in summer. The mountain includes 16 marked downhill trails plus more than 30 multi-use trails, with options ranging from approachable rides near the village to more technical lift-served descents from the top of the Great Escape Quad.

Official link: Schweitzer Mountain Biking

Silver Mountain Bike Park – Kellogg

Silver Mountain Bike Park is one of the region’s top lift-served riding destinations, with gondola access to nearly 40 gravity-oriented singletrack trails. The park includes a mix of flow trails, jump lines, and more technical terrain, making it a strong choice for riders who want a resort-style downhill experience.

Official link: Silver Mountain Bike Park

Canfield Mountain Trail System – Coeur d’Alene

Canfield Mountain is a long-time local favorite for riders looking for a more rugged and technical experience close to Coeur d’Alene. The Forest Service-managed trail system includes miles of singletrack and shared-use routes, with steeper grades, loose rock, and a stronger backcountry feel than the easier city-adjacent trails.

Official link: Canfield Mountain Single Track Trail System | Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Farragut State Park – Athol

Farragut State Park is one of the best mountain biking areas in North Idaho for beginner and intermediate riders. Its broad trail network offers rolling terrain, wooded singletrack, and enough route options to keep riders exploring for hours, all in a scenic setting near Lake Pend Oreille.

Official link: Farragut Summer Trail Map

Q’emiln Park and Post Falls Community Forest – Post Falls

Q’emiln Park and the adjoining Post Falls Community Forest offer a convenient local trail network with forested paths, river views, and a mix of shorter loops and longer connected rides. This area is especially appealing for riders who want quick trail access near town without heading deep into the mountains.

Official link: Post Falls Parks & Trails

Route of the Hiawatha

While the Route of the Hiawatha is best known as a scenic rail-trail rather than a technical mountain bike route, it remains one of North Idaho’s most memorable dirt rides. The 15-mile route follows a former railroad grade through the Bitterroot Mountains, crossing 7 trestles and passing through 10 tunnels along a mostly gentle downhill grade.

Official link: Route of the Hiawatha

Little Sand Creek / Schweitzer Backcountry Network

Beyond the lift-served trails, the broader Schweitzer area includes an expanding network of singletrack and backcountry-style riding connected to the Little Sand Creek Basin. These trails appeal more to riders looking for longer descents, cross-country mileage, and a less resort-focused ride.

Official link: Schweitzer Mountain Biking