Stations 1-2
 Plants
 Soils

Stations 3-5
 Management
 Litter Hurts
 Rotten Log

Stations 6-8
 Plant Succession
 The Living Forest
 Witches Broom and Bark Beetles

Stations 9-11
 Effects of Trailing
 Wildfire
 Radio Viewpoint

Stations 12-14
 Forest Habitat
 Abandoned Prospect
 Columbus Tree

Stations 15-16
 Douglas-Fir Stand  
 Summit

Stations 17-19
 Pit Excavations
 Fire Scar
 Habitat Contrast

Stations 20-22
 Snags
 Root System
 Silver Tip Viewpoint

 

 

Other Area Hikes

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 Beauty Bay
 Blackwell
 Crystal Lake
 Crystal Lake 2
 Delaney Cr
 Fish Lake
 Gamlin Lake
 Little Lost Lake
 Lookout Mountain
 Lost Lake
 Mirror Lake
 Summary

 

The First BLM Recreation Site in Idaho 
The 3.3-mile trail was part of the first BLM recreation site developed in Idaho.  Construction began in 1963.  In 1982, the trail was designed as a National Recreation Trail and offers an invigorating hike and beautiful views of Lake Coeur d'Alene.  A Trail Guide (links at left) describes the plants, animals and interrelationships of the forest at 22 marked stations along the trail. 

The Scenic Area has paved parking that serves as a trailhead and picnic area.  There are pleasantly landscaped turf areas, drinking water, two picnic shelters with tables, pit toilets and trash receptacles.  All trailhead facilities except the upper picnic shelter are accessible to visitors with disabilities.  The Mineral Ridge Boat Launch lies below the Scenic Area.


 
 
  


Directions 
11 miles east of Coeur d'Alene city center.
Take US-90 east from Coeur d'Alene for eight miles to Wolf Lodge Bay (exit 22), then go south on Highway 97 for three miles.