
2.1 mi
Distance
315 ft
Elev. Gain
44m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Priest Lake Area is an out-and-back trail in Kaniksu National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Bonner County, Idaho. It is 2.1 miles long and gains 315 feet. The nearest town is Coolin, Idaho, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 775 ft |
| High point | 0.0 mi | 776 ft |
| End | 2.1 mi | 775 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Coolin, ID · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Bonner County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- Kaniksu National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Kaniksu National Forests Luby Bay Campground
0.1 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Priest River, ID
National Forest
Luby Bay
0.6 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Priest River, ID
Check official pricing56 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Good Coverage
Kalispell Island West Shores Campground
1.5 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Priest River, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Kalispell Island - Silver Beach Campground
1.6 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Coolin, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Kalispell Island Three Pines Campground
1.8 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Priest River, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
1.8 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Priest River, ID
Check official pricing104 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewedUsually has openings · 19% Good Coverage
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