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Navigation Trailhead #291
This is an excellent trail. Developed campgrounds located at the north end of Upper Priest Lake (Navigation Campground) and the south end of Upper Priest Lake (Plowboy Campground). The trail passes through valley and sidehill terrain. Along the trail there is an old trappers cabin, beaver ponds, abundant wildlife and scenic views.
USGS Quad(s): Upper Priest Lake, Priest Lake NE, Caribou Creek
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At a Glance
| Usage: | Heavy |
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| Closest Towns: | Priest River, Idaho |
General Information
Directions:1) At Nordman turn east onto Reeder Bay Road. Stay on the main road approx. 14 miles to Beaver Creek Campground. Turn right toward the campground then left uphill to the trailhead. Pull-through park available for trailers.
2) North on Hwy 57, Hwy 57 turns into graveled Forest Service Rd #302 approx. 4 miles past Nordman. Travel north on Rd. #302 approx. 14 miles until it turns into Rd. #1013 at the Granite Pass junction. The road to the trailhead is on the right side, located 5.5 miles up Rd. #1013. (1 mile past the Hughes Meadows turnoff.) Stock trailer parking available.
3) Trail can also be reached via Plowboy Mountain Trail #295.
Activities
Mountain Biking
This is an excellent trail. Developed campgrounds located at the north end of Upper Priest Lake (Navigation Campground) and the south end of Upper Priest Lake (Plowboy Campground). The trail passes through valley and sidehill terrain.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites are available along the trail. Choose your site wisely.Day Hiking
This is an excellent trail. Developed campgrounds located at the north end of Upper Priest Lake (Navigation Campground) and the south end of Upper Priest Lake (Plowboy Campground). The trail passes through valley and sidehill terrain. Along the trail there is an old trappers cabin, beaver ponds, abundant wildlife and scenic views.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Backpacking
This is an excellent trail. Developed campgrounds located at the north end of Upper Priest Lake (Navigation Campground) and the south end of Upper Priest Lake (Plowboy Campground). The trail passes through valley and sidehill terrain. Along the trail there is an old trappers cabin, beaver ponds, abundant wildlife and scenic views.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Horse Riding
This is an excellent trail. Developed campgrounds located at the north end of Upper Priest Lake (Navigation Campground) and the south end of Upper Priest Lake (Plowboy Campground). The trail passes through valley and sidehill terrain. Along the trail there is an old trappers cabin, beaver ponds, abundant wildlife and scenic views.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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