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SaveSandpoint trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Dirtbiking, Nordic Skiing, Adaptive Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Snowshoeing and Backcountry Skiing. Scenery includes lakes, ridgelines and alpine terrain. Common trail features include berms, bridges and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Schweitzer, Syringa Trail System and Lower Basin Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
173 trails
- E-Bike
97 trails
- Gravel Bike
30 trails
- Adaptive Bike
13 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
8 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
135 trails
- Trail Running
133 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
28 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
11 trails
- Snowshoe
5 trails
- Downhill Ski
108 trails
- Backcountry Ski
1 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 22, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 311
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 173
- Trails E-Bike
- 97
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 30
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 135
- Trails Trail Running
- 133
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 28
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 11
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 108
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 243 miles
- Total Descent
- 89,469 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,337 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,392 ft
- Reports
- 1,476
- Photos
- 495
- Completed Counter
- 49,144
Sub Regions
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Gold Hill
- 2
- 15
- 3
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Lower Basin Trails
- 11
- 15
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Mineral Point
- 3
- 6
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Schweitzer
- 22
- 11
- 2
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Syringa Trail System
- 14
- 18
- 4
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Upper Basin
- 18
Popular Sandpoint Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 20 ft • 895 •
The blue XC trail begins at the top of the Green XC trail just above switchback 4 on Schweitzer Mountain Road and climbs through a dark, mossy forest with several stream crossings, dipping in and out of US Forest Service property,...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 3,271 ft • 237 ft • 572 •
is a green, multi-use, multi-direction, arterial (wide) trail. It connects with a 2-mile loop called with the current trail network known as Pine Street Woods. was completed in the fall of 2021 and makes for a nice loop around the lower...
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 20 ft • 571 •
Built by Integrated Trail Lab out of Bozeman in 2024, marks the successful conversion of what was literally an abondoned phone line corridor put in to serve homes on Schweitzer back in the 1960's into a modern flow and jump trail. This...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,753 ft • 3 ft • 560 •
The highest segment of the Lower Basin XC trail forming the connection from the roundabout to the top of the black DH and blue XC trails into the Lower Basin. This is the preferred route of most downhill riders and all uphill riders....
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 5,167 ft • 6 ft • 541 •
A great trail for everyone. Descends super fast and climbs very well.
• 75 ★ 4.4 • 4,711 ft • 22 ft • 528 •
Perhaps the favorite trail of the Selkirk Recreation District. Endless loopy, bermed switchbacks. Climbs extremely well with only a few "chin on your stem sections".
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,723 ft • 123 ft • 465 •
was built by Collaborative Trails in spring 2020. It offers a narrow trail route from the PSW parking lot up to the viewpoint. Eventually, will tie into the trail, which is anticipated to be built in fall of 2020 or spring 2021. will be...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 577 ft • 10 ft • 452 •
provides a 1.6 mile tour of the lower boundary of VTT, wrapping its way eastward from the bottom of to the property line with Sherwood Forest, south into the lower reaches of VTT, then west to the new gravel parking lot. From just below...
Sandpoint Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 490 ft • 5 • Loop •
Starting from VTT to the uphill climb on Green Heart connecting to Momentum to the new Zen Garden trail...
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 2,596 ft • 13 •
A great ride to do on the Fall Fest Weekend, need a shuttle to get to teh ski hill start
22 miles • 4,315 ft • 10 •
Climbs to Pop point then comes down some of the new trails built in 2025
★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 31 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
The Full Chelada starts you off at the top of Trail 3 with some smooth single track and great views....
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Ziggy | Sep 22, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 22, 2026 | Ideal | RAbike11 | ||
| Phone Home | Sep 22, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 22, 2026 | Very Dry | RAbike11 | ||
| Shedwater | Sep 22, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 22, 2026 | Dry | RAbike11 | ||
| Grandma's Trail | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 21, 2026 | Ideal | RAbike11 | ||
| Momentum | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 21, 2026 | Dry | RAbike11 | ||
| Zen Garden | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 21, 2026 | Dry | RAbike11 | ||
| Cracker Pants | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 21, 2026 | Ideal | RAbike11 | ||
| Butterfly | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 21, 2026 | Ideal | RAbike11 | ||
| Lower Greta's Connector | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 21, 2026 | Ideal | RAbike11 | ||
| Sled / Bird | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 21, 2026 | Ideal | RAbike11 |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Idaho Centennial Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| vleckj | wishlist | trail | activity #104852616 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 10:26am 2 days |
| t-cup | ridden | trail | activity #104654845 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 1:00pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| MiniRipperton | add | photo | activity #104596473 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 8:52pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| marebearrr | add | photo | activity #104595700 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 8:12pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| RAbike11 | add | report | activity #104400288 and 2 more | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:45pm Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Such a great trail. Tech and proper slab... | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:37pm Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | not sure whats up with the negative comments.... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 4:50pm Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | all of Flo is wrecked due to condo cancer | Aug 28, 2026 @ 3:43pm Aug 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a fantastic trail. The granite ribbon... | Aug 15, 2026 @ 2:18pm Aug 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Loved it | Aug 3, 2026 @ 1:09am Aug 3, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Schweitzer | bike park | Sandpoint |
Local Trail Supporters
- Selkirk Recreation District
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- Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 173 | 163 miles | 35,502 ft | 79 miles | 4,331 ft | #467 | #9 | 487 | 1,461 | 12 | 24,523 | |
| E-Bike | 97 | 97 miles | 23,038 ft | 49 miles | 4,331 ft | #1,354 | #19 | 4 | 1,077 | 1,432 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 30 | 61 miles | 6,722 ft | 22 miles | 4,331 ft | #1,202 | #23 | 118 | 2 | 171 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 22 miles | 2,444 ft | 9 miles | 3,202 ft | #2,071 | #23 | 185 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 2 miles | 289 ft | 4,318 ft | 3,917 ft | #1,631 | #15 | 22 | 28 | |||
| Horse | 7 | 22 miles | 2,536 ft | 7 miles | 3,438 ft | #1,509 | #40 | 256 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 135 | 138 miles | 18,957 ft | 51 miles | 4,337 ft | #1,454 | #29 | 3 | 1,204 | 3 | 2,591 | |
| Trail Running | 133 | 137 miles | 18,819 ft | 50 miles | 4,331 ft | #1,102 | #25 | 1 | 1,194 | 1 | 1,557 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 28 | 38 miles | 7,677 ft | 18 miles | 3,491 ft | #633 | #44 | 251 | 22 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 11 | 28 miles | 3,727 ft | 11 miles | 4,006 ft | #502 | #26 | 244 | 4 | |||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 2 miles | 89 ft | 1,732 ft | 2,612 ft | #577 | #7 | 3 | 149 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 108 | 49 miles | 50,233 ft | 45 miles | 2,484 ft | #130 | #3 | 2 | 4,301 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 945 ft | 49 ft | 787 ft | 49 ft | #415 | #4 | 2 | 560 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 12 miles | 860 ft | 4 miles | 1,266 ft | #592 | #5 | 3 | 587 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandpoint?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandpoint are:
- Missing Lynx (4.6/5)
- Wabi Sabi (侘 寂) (4.6/5)
- Shedwater (4.6/5)
- Extraterrestrial (4.5/5)
- Zen Garden (4.5/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Sandpoint?
There are 14 parking locations listed in Sandpoint. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Sandpoint?
The longest trail in Sandpoint is Sled Run Trail at 5.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sandpoint?
The best hiking trails in Sandpoint are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sandpoint?
The best trail running trails in Sandpoint are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Sandpoint?
The best dirtbiking trails in Sandpoint are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint has a total of 311 trails. Of those, 173 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sandpoint to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sandpoint?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sandpoint is Gold Hill Trail with 1,589 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sandpoint?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sandpoint is Bear Grass with 1,409 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Sandpoint?
The following bike services are available in Sandpoint:
- Trail Association (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
- Other (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sandpoint?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sandpoint is Connector with an average grade of 24.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sandpoint?
Yes, there are 9 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sandpoint. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Sandpoint?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Sandpoint are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Sandpoint?
The overall region status for Sandpoint is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 144 trails:
- Clear / Green: 113
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 21
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Sandpoint?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Sandpoint:
- Dry: 1 trail
- Ideal: 1 trail
- Very Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Sandpoint?
Yes, Sandpoint supports e-bike riding. There are 97 trails in Sandpoint that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Sandpoint?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Sandpoint are: View all mountain biking routes in Sandpoint.
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What is the highest summit in Sandpoint?
The highest summit in Sandpoint is Mount Casey at 6,650 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sandpoint?
The most popular Strava segments in Sandpoint are:
- Long Bridge (2,707 athletes)
- Long Bridge TT- Safe version with new highway (2,703 athletes)
- Long Bridge Path South (2,312 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Sandpoint?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Sandpoint. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 113
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 21
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sandpoint?
Yes, there are 13 accessible/adaptive trails in Sandpoint. View all adaptive trails in Sandpoint for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Sandpoint?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Sandpoint directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sandpoint?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sandpoint are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sandpoint?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sandpoint are:
- Green Heart (4.6/5)
- Rotarian (3/5)
- Rotarian (4.2/5)
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