15.1 miles
Distance
3,263 ft
Climb
-3,262 ft
Descent
4,278 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
2,591 ft
Altitude min
3,491 ft
Altitude start
3,494 ft
Altitude end
-47.9%
Grade max
48.7%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
4,659 ft
Distance flat

Good loop on CDA Mountain when accessing from Burma Rd on the east side of the lake. Minimizes forest service road driving and biking and provides nice warm-up and cool-down on CDA Mtn Rd.

Detailed Description
CDA Mountain Loop is a 15 mile popular intermediate route located near Coeur d'Alene Idaho. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 3,263 ft with a max elevation of 4,278 ft then descends -3,262 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 40 min
  • Altitude min
    2,591 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,491 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,494 ft
  • Climb
    3,263 ft
  • Descent
    -3,262 ft
  • Grade max
    -47.9%
  • Grade min
    48.7%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,659 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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This is my preferred way off of Caribou Ridge. The bottom third of Caribou has major risk for minor reward for me.
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