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Recreation Region: Priest Lake Region

Beach Trail #48

This trail is an easy hike which follows along the lakeshore and passes in front of several summer homes. Twice the trail leads out to the Lakeshore Road and one must follow the road until the trail takes off into the woods again which is marked by a white diamond on a tree. This trail goes to Hill's Resort and also passes by Luby Bay Campground.

USGS Quad(s): Priest Lake SW

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Current Conditions
Trail conditions, including access to the trailhead, vary depending on the season and current weather. Know before you go:
Priest Lake Ranger District
32203 Highway 57 Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2512
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

48

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

May be a small fee for parking.

Open to foot traffic only.

Photo of the Priest Lake Ranger District office

Address: 32203 Highway 57 Priest River, ID 83856
Phone: (208) 443-2512
Hours: Limited hours due to staffing. Please call ahead. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Access: (two access points and may have a small fee for parking).

1) Off of Highway 57, turn onto (milepost 31¼) Kalispell Bay Road. Travel approx. 1 mile and turn right onto the West Lakeshore Road towards the Priest Lake Marina. Just past the marina, turn left at the Kalispell Bay Boat Launch. Trail access is south of the parking area.

2) Off of Highway 57 turn (milepost 26) onto Outlet Bay Road. Travel approx. ¼ mile, turn left onto Lakeshore Rd. approx. ½ mile turn right at the Outlet Bay campground. Trail access is at the campground.

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Last updated September 12, 2025