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Base Camp
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- Statistics:
- Date Hiked: September 11,
1999
- Miles Hiked: 10.0
- Elevation Gain: 2,310'
- Hiking Partner(s): Payton
- Description:
- This hike is located just southeast of
Coeur D' Alene and the road is paved all the way to the trailhead. I got
head start on the day, but unfortunately I was still half asleep when I left the
house to go hiking. A few miles down the road I looked over at Payton and
realized I left my day pack back at the house. I couldn't believe what a
knucklehead I was. So I stopped off at a grocery store in CDA and bought a
bottle of water and disposable camera. I didn't have any food, but I
figured if things got rough, I could always eat my dog.
- Caribou Ridge Trail #79 starts off with
slow easy switchbacks up a fairly steep ridge. After about 2 miles, it
levels off and the walking becomes very easy. You catch glimpses of Beauty
Bay and Lake Coeur D' Alene on the way up, but you are in timber most of the
way. There is a picnic area at the top which you can actually drive
to.
- After the hike, I stopped off at the
International House of Pancakes for a hot cup of coffee and a huge Belgium
waffle.
- Maps:
- The 3D map is facing south.
- Click here to view a 2D map of
the area where this hike is located.
- Click here to view a
3D map of
the area where this hike is located.
- Photographs:
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