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4,571 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-595 ft
Descent
00:03:56
Avg time
-556 ft
Altitude change
2,520 ft
Altitude min
3,076 ft
Altitude max
3,076 ft
Altitude start
2,520 ft
Altitude end
-12.166%
Grade
-62.678%
Grade max
24.293%
Grade min
163 ft
Distance climb
4,376 ft
Distance down
32 ft
Distance flat
00:03:56
Avg time

Cave Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canfield Mountain Trail System
    Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
  • AKA
    Trail 4
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40427 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21731 in Trail Running
    • #50260 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Cave Trail is a 4,571 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Coeur d'Alene Idaho. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 39 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 82 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 785 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Cave Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 9:45am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 2, 2026
Both trail 8 and cave are rutted out with motorcycles being the reason. The trail is extremely dry and dusty. These trails will need some work soon.
Jun 21, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/Creston)
Jun 21, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 @ 11:53am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 8, 2026
Pretty wet but not terrible.
Oct 23, 2025 @ 12:24pm (America/Creston)
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 16, 2025 @ 3:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 16, 2025
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on Aug 2, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.89 (13 votes)
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        Directions to cave-trail trailhead (47.725490, -116.715020)

        Photos

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        Oct 20, 2021 @ 9:37pm
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        Videos

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        Stage 4, Cave trail flow ride.
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        2:37 | 130 | Jun 21, 2018 , Coeur d'Alene
        Lower half of cave trail - Canfield mountain
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        2:51 | 889 | Apr 28, 2016 , Coeur d'Alene
        Cave trail
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        5:22 | 778 | May 6, 2010 , Coeur d'Alene
        Cave Trail
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        3:27 | 472 | Jul 31, 2014 , Coeur d'Alene

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        Park at upper lot and start up the road past the gate.

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        13 Ratings
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cave Trail

        Where is Cave Trail located?
        Cave Trail is located in Canfield Mountain Trail System, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Canfield Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.72549, -116.71502.
        How hard is Cave Trail?
        Cave Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.166%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Cave Trail?
        Cave Trail has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 595 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,520 ft to 3,076 ft.
        Is Cave Trail a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cave Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Cave Trail?
        Cave Trail is 4,571 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Cave Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cave Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Cave Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cave Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Cave Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cave Trail. The trail is 4,571 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Cave Trail?
        Cave Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 6,386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,418 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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