Mickinnick Trail Head 13 — Attraction in Idaho

This is a well maintained and somewhat challenging mountain trail with great views along the way and at the "top"--which really isn't. 4-miles to trail's terminus from the parking lot. 500-foot per mile ascent on switchbacks with benches near bottom, at midpoint and at trail's end. My wife and I often hike with our Labrador Retriever to the second benches. Dog friendly. Off leash is okay once you're in Forest Service land.

Vault toilet, bear proof trash can and dog poop sacks at the parking lot.

This is an out and back hike. After third set of benches, it looks like the trail may continue but it doesn't. Some folks like scrambling on the summit boulders; one spot affords a great view to the North, opposite of the bench view southeast...

This trail is very easily accessed and provides a great workout as it winds it's way up the basalt benches laid bare by the largest floods in the world (Search: Great Lake Missoula Floods). The light is direct in the morning and the trail is shaded in the pm hours. It's hard to beat the fantastic easterly views of downtown Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille and the Cabinet Mountains unless you are up at Schweitzer and it's summit. Bring water as there is none on the trail. US Forest Service vaulted-style toilet in...

This hike is no joke. Beautiful but challenging. The 3.5 miles to the top is very steep with a lot of rocks and roots on a well kept trail. The top offers a great view of Sandpoint and the massive lake, and when the timing is right (we got lucky) a bounty of huckleberries. If you're looking for a good workout, this is a great way to go. Only saw a few folks on trail, which was nice. Ample parking and a public restroom are...