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Canfield Mountain Natural Trail (West)
4.8 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Canfield Mountain Natural Trail (West)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hilly hiking area featuring views of Coeur d'Alene Lake, plus mountain-biking trails.
What runners say about Canfield Mountain Natural Trail (West)
“The views of Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding mountains off in the distance are really beautiful from the summit.”
“Always a great hike, the trail is very well maintained easy to follow and one can use the challenging straight up Trail or use the switchbacks”
A tough hike, but worth it! You're literally going straight up a mountain. We gained close to 2,000 ft. of elevation in 1.5 miles!
I enjoy hard trails and this one was definitely a tough one. Straight line elevation gain and you have to dig deep in certain spots. The signage could definitely be improved. Be prepared for a LOT of elevation.
This is a great trail for casual hikers. It's a very short drive from anywhere in town, and has a few steep sections that can get your blood pumping if you want them to. Overall it's moderately busy, so if you're trying to avoid people, this is not the trail for you.
I'm not sure what the official rating is, but the elevation change is very steep, dramatic and provides wonderful views of Coeur d 'Alene area while the amount of effort required to enjoy it is rather great. If you have hip or knee issues I would advise you to avoid it.
Trail conditions & character
“It was definitely difficult for me because I'm not an experienced holder and the trail was quite steep but the view was SO WORTH IT.”
“It was definitely difficult for me because I'm not an experienced holder and the trail was quite steep but the view was SO WORTH IT.”
“Trail is very groomed for most of the areas with some rocky steep areas.”
Plan your run at Canfield Mountain Natural Trail (West)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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