Hiking

Scotchman Peaks Trail #65 (East of Sandpoint)
LENGTH: 4 miles one way 8 miles total
ENDURANCE LEVEL: Elevation gain is 3,700 feet.
SKILL LEVEL: Strenuous because it is steep.


Scotchman Peaks Trail #65

This is the “grand-daddy” of hikes in the proposed wilderness, an annual pilgrimage for many local hikers. The trail is a little over 4 miles one-way, but the elevation gain is 3,700 feet. This is a short climb, but strenuous because it is steep.  The well worn trail tread is usually in good shape and leads to the highest point in Bonner County, the top of Scotchman Peak.  Stunning panoramas of Lake Pend Oreille begin at “the meadows”, about two thirds of the way up and they continue to unfold as you reach the summit.  The peak looks over, and deep into, the rugged valleys and ridges of the Scotchman Peaks area.  Mountain goats are frequently encountered on the surrounding ridges and near the summit.  Snow lingers late into the summer of most years.

Directions:

Take Highway 200 (east from Sandpoint) and in downtown Clark Fork turn north at the Chevron Station.  Go past the school and continue up Mosquito Creek Road #276 to the junction of Road #2295.  Turn right and go a little over a mile.  Watch for signs for Trail #65. Turn left on road 2294.  Turn left next on 2294A. Follow this a little over a mile to where the road ends at the trailhead.  Look Up

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Tags: North Idaho,, Outdoor Adventures, hiking trail

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