more stats
974 ft
Distance
-145 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-150 ft
Altitude change
2,307 ft
Altitude min
2,456 ft
Altitude max
2,456 ft
Altitude start
2,306 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
974 ft
Distance down
00:01:55
Avg time

Cardinal Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cancourse
    Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5900 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only

Steep, loose, tight berms, Hand built single track trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 20 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 435 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,298 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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on Jun 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      oldermountain oldermountain
      This trail is awesome. Wish there was an alternative to return to sender like this. Great for working ok brake modulation and line choice (especially on a hardtail).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cardinal Run located?
      Cardinal Run is located in Cancourse, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Cancourse trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.71629, -116.7468.
      ▼ How hard is Cardinal Run?
      Cardinal Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cardinal Run?
      The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,307 ft to 2,456 ft.
      ▼ Is Cardinal Run a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cardinal Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cardinal Run?
      Cardinal Run is 974 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cardinal Run?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cardinal Run. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cardinal Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cardinal Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cardinal Run?
      The estimated time to ride Cardinal Run is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 974 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cardinal Run?
      Cardinal Run is a very popular trail. There have been 6,630 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,594 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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