Recreation Region: Pend Oreille Lake Region

Strong Creek Trail #444

A local favorite for ATV riders, hikers and mountains bikers this old road traverses through the forest with nice views of Lake Pend Oreille near the top. It connects with Beetop-Roundtop Trail 120 at its upper trailhead. Trail 120 is non-motorized.

USGS Quad(s): Trout Peak, Trestle Peak

IPNF Visitor Maps & Guides
View an elevation profile of the trail.
View a more detailed map of the trail area.

Current Conditions

Trail conditions, including access to the trailhead, vary depending on the season and current weather. Know before you go:
Sandpoint Ranger District
1602 Ontario Street Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-5111
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

444

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

Idaho Panhandle NF visitor travel map restriction [4]. Closed to motorized vehicles over 50¿ in width yearlong except snowmobiles. No restrictions for ATV¿s or motorbikes.

Address: 1602 Ontario Street Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 263-5111
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Lower Trailhead: From Sandpoint take Hwy 200 east 16 miles to Hope. From Hope take Grandview Avenue to Strong Creek Road. Follow Strong Creek Road to the trailhead. Parking is very limited at this trailhead.

Upper Trailhead: Take Hwy 200 east 12 miles to Trestle Creek Road 275; turn left onto Road 275 and go 16 miles to Lightning Creek Road 419; turn right onto Road 419 and go 5 miles to Auxor Road 489; turn right onto Road 489 and go 8 miles to the trailhead located at the gate and the junction with Trail 120.