Name: Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail
Rating: 4.6

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Features Birding · Lake · Views

Family Friendly There is a picnic area towards to middle/top of the trail to enjoy with family and friends!

Open March through November.

Description

Parking is available at the bottom of the trail with FREE parking.

This is a 2.8 mile round-trip intermediate hike. It features great views, tables towards the middle and top of trail, and a few challenges. The grade of the trails is generally friendly with a few steep parts that might be a little difficult for young children. There are a total of three viewpoints, at trail station 16 (Caribou Cabin), 20 (Grey Wolf), and 22 (Silver Tip).

Flora & Fauna

Plants on trail include snow-berries, Douglas-Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Wild Roses. In the late spring and early summer, look for strawberry blossoms, lupine, and other wildflowers.