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Post Falls Community Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in Post Falls, Idaho · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Post Falls Community Forest'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.
Local destination for hikers, walkers and geocachers featuring riverside views as well as climbing walls.
What runners say about Post Falls Community Forest
“Lots of elevation changes, scenic views, and river access.”
“Not that easy to navigate, we downloaded a map from the AllTrails app the second time we came so we wouldn't get lost.”
“A really great hiking area with different trails for all levels of hikers.”
Great trails that are well marked and easy to follow. It is about 500' of elevation to climb from the river up to the trail head on West Riverview Drive. Also, you can make the climb easier by hiking up the old wagon trail or challenge yourself with one of the trails that goes up the hillside.
A really great hiking area with different trails for all levels of hikers. The moderate (yellow) should almost be classified difficult. You will need both hands free in some places to climb on large rocks. The hike took 2 hours.
Close to freeway which makes it amazing most of the year! Summer hikes are great but spring and fall hikes are the best!
Such a beautiful place! Take the time to look at the map before starting. We relied on the map posted through the reviews here. We made it down to the river and back up before it got dark. About three hours with two kids. I like that for the most park bikes use their own paths. Or it's large enough to for both.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of elevation changes, scenic views, and river access.”
“It is about 500' of elevation to climb from the river up to the trail head on West Riverview Drive.”
“Limited parking at the community forest, there has always been enough when we go, but there is more parking at Q'emiln.”
“Excellent network of hiking trails with a mix of straightforward walking to technical rocky terrain.”
“Only issue I've had is people thinking there above the rules and letting there dogs run around without a leash.”
Plan your run at Post Falls Community Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepostfalls.gov
- Phone+1 208-773-0539
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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