USFS National Forest System Trails · Idaho · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho?
Yes — Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Idaho has 105 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 13 segments, typically open Jun–Sep, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 105 mi13 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 4,032 mi1,099 segments
- Bike season
- Jun–SepUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 22trail segments
3% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Idaho Panhandle National Forests
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joe Divide Nrt | 48.77 | Native Material | — |
| State Line | 48.59 | Native Material | — |
| Montana Line | 36.03 | Native Material | Jun–Sep |
| Foehl Creek | 24.72 | Native Material | — |
| Huckleberry Ohv | 19.92 | Native Material | — |
| Indian Creek Cutoff | 16.34 | Native Material | — |
| Marble Creek | 15.6 | Native Material | — |
| Derr Creek | 14.41 | Native Material | — |
| Lost Lake | 14.18 | Native Material | — |
| Dot Creek | 14.03 | Native Material | — |
| Hiawatha Rail Trail | 13.96 | Imported Compacted Material | May–Sep |
| West Fork Of Eagle Creek | 13.53 | Native Material | — |
| Independence Creek Nrt | 13.38 | Native Material | — |
| Simmons Creek | 13.06 | Native Material | — |
| Silver Hill | 12.97 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Idaho Panhandle National Forests?
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests has about 105 mi of bike-designated trail across 13 segments, out of 4,032 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Idaho Panhandle National Forests?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 426 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Idaho Panhandle National Forests (Idaho)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Jun–Sep season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.