12.0 miles
Distance
2,494 ft
Climb
-2,531 ft
Descent
4,417 ft
High Point
-35 ft
Altitude change
2,139 ft
Altitude min
2,180 ft
Altitude start
2,146 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-68.8%
Grade max
67.4%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,999 ft
Distance flat

Another classic loop on MT CDA. The lower part of Caribou is an especially challenging decent. Tight switchbacks, and some exposure thrown in. Watch for hikers coming up the trail.

Detailed Description
MT CDA -257-Caribou loop is a 12 mile popular expert route located near Coeur d'Alene Idaho. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,494 ft with a max elevation of 4,417 ft then descends -2,531 ft.
Tags
ExposureRidgelineTight and twisty

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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 34 min
  • Altitude min
    2,139 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,180 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,146 ft
  • Climb
    2,494 ft
  • Descent
    -2,531 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -68.8%
  • Grade min
    67.4%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,999 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    14
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Caribou Ridge
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Caribou Ridge
38:55 | 119 | comments: 0 | favs:
Sep 3, 2026
Faffing to hard
mtb
Faffing to hard
trail: Trail 257
0:09 | 75 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 22, 2024
Log 1 Mr Faffer 0

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Upper Caribou Ridge Trail
Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 27, 2026
Nice
Caribou Ridge Trail
Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 27, 2026
Brown Pow
Trail 257
Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 27, 2026
Sweet!
Lower Caribou Ridge Trail
Jul 11, 2026 @ 6:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 11, 2026
It’s clear of deadfall. Couple of blown out spots with exposure. Risk high reward low. 🀩
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