Idaho Panhandle National Forests
\n<\/strong>The 2.5 million acres of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests contain mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, ancient cedar groves, and an abundance of wildlife.\u00a0 From NationalForests.org<\/a>: “The Idaho Panhandle National Forests are an aggregation of the Coeur d’Alene and portions of the Kaniksu and St. Joe National Forests. There are eight local points of contact including the Supervisor’s Office, six district offices and the Coeur d’Alene Tree Nursery.”\u00a0 The Forests extend into eastern Washington and western Montana.\u00a0 Supervisor’s Office phone 208-765-7223.\u00a0 See their\u00a0website<\/a> for District Rangers’ phones.\u00a0 Publications<\/a>
\n<\/span>Pulaski Tunnel Trail<\/a> \u00a0The forest service says that the first 725 feet of trail are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
\n<\/a>Hobo Cedar Grove Trail<\/a>\u00a0 From the website: “The trail has a gentle gradient making it accessible to older persons or those with moderate physical impairments. The trail width is about 40 inches. An occasional log bench provides seating along the trail.”
\nHiawatha Rail Trail<\/a> is not listed in the Rails-to-Trails site, but I have seen references to wheelchair use. \u00a0Call 208-744-1301. \u00a0 Here is some more information from the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Trails<\/a>. \u00a0You can also give the Forest Service a call at\u00a0(208) 765-7223.
\n<\/a>Mineral Point Trail<\/a> is 2.1 miles one way and described as \u00a0“….one of the most beautiful trails on the Sandpoint Ranger District and is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Gentle grades, wildflowers and excellent views make this trail suitable for the entire family.”
\nSam Owen Trail<\/a> is “wheelchair moderate, hiker easy……The first \u00bd mile of this trail has a hardened surface that is suitable for wheel chairs and strollers. The hardened trail ends at a beautiful vista of Owens Bay and the benches offer a nice place to sit and enjoy the view. The remaining \u00bd mile of trail is native surface, narrow and not suitable for wheel chairs or strollers…..This is a great hike for a family with small children.\u00a0”<\/p>\n