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        The Little Sandcreek Basin multi use recreation trail system has been developed with cooperation between the landowners; Schweitzer and the City of Sandpoint, the local bike club Pend Oreille Pedalers and the Selkirk Recreation District.

        Up to dozen trail sections make up the system and they make for a great day outing for all levels and abilities of mountain bikers, hikers and runners.

        Courtesy and etiquette remark: Downhill mountain bikers, 1. Go slow when approaching hikers, runners and other mountain bikers 2. Give right-of-way to those travelling uphill 3. Communicate to other riders and pedestrians how many are in your riding group.
        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        Shuttleable: YES
        AKA: Schweitzer Mountain
        Land Status: Private Property
        Schweitzer Mountain Resort Parking google parking directions
        Activities Click to view
        Region Details
        • 2
        • 38
        • 13
        • 2

        Region Status
        Caution as of 22 hours
        Day Ticket
        $50 USD
        Uplift Type
        Chair Lift
        Season start
        Jun 14
        Season end
        Sep 2
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        187
        Trails Mountain Bike
        56
        Trails E-Bike
        39
        Trails Gravel Bike
        3
        Trails Hike
        37
        Trails Trail Running
        34
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        3
        Trails Snowshoe
        2
        Trails Downhill Ski
        107
        Trails Nordic Ski
        13
        Total Distance
        122 miles
        Total Descent
        66,795 ft
        Total Vertical
        3,580 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        6,392 ft
        Reports
        530
        Photos
        115
        Ridden Counter
        25,793

        Popular Schweitzer Mountain Biking Trails

        95 4.4 4,711 ft 22 ft 491
        Perhaps the favorite trail of the Selkirk Recreation District. Endless loopy, bermed switchbacks. Climbs extremely well with only a few "chin on your stem sections".
        100 4.4 5,167 ft 6 ft 489
        A great trail for everyone. Descends super fast and climbs very well.
        70 3.5 4 miles 13 ft 406
        is Schweitzer Mountains main blue top to bottom trail within their lift served trail system. is accessed from the top portion of trail and is 4 miles long. This trail is somewhat rocky at the top and works it's way down to better dirt...
        80 4.5 2 miles 0 ft 377
        Pinch Flat is one of Schweitzer Mountain Resort's main trails off the summit with in their lift access trail system. is a technical trail but has plenty of flow as well. This trail can take you to Redemption, Moffit's Edge and as well...
        100 3.4 3 miles 0 ft 374
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.7 5,223 ft 13 ft 366
        Descending: After a steep drop in from the main road trail bobs, weaves and ws parallel to the main road. Climbing: Makes for a semi strenuous climb except the hike a bike section up to the main road. Great section for beginner riders....
        30 3.9 3 miles 128 ft 366
        This route is the coup de grace of the Little Sand Creek Basin and Schweitzer Mountain Resort series of trails. This awesome alpine single track trail will reward you with beautiful views and huckleberries (mid July thru August). In...
        100 0.0 2,799 ft 0 ft 319
        Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 15 rides
        Past Week
        • 49 rides

        Photos of Schweitzer Mountain Bike

        23 |
        Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:41am
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        Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:40am
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        22 |
        Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:36am
        Apr 7, 2026
        38 |
        Jun 19, 2025 @ 5:51pm
        Jun 19, 2025
        34 |
        Jun 19, 2025 @ 5:51pm
        Jun 19, 2025
        40 |
        Jun 9, 2025 @ 4:29am
        Jun 9, 2025
        59 |
        Jan 11, 2025 @ 2:20pm
        Jan 11, 2025
        55 |
        Dec 14, 2024 @ 1:29pm
        Dec 14, 2024
        65 |
        Oct 9, 2024 @ 8:27pm
        Oct 9, 2024
        56 |
        Oct 9, 2024 @ 8:27pm
        Oct 9, 2024
        50 |
        Oct 9, 2024 @ 8:27pm
        Oct 9, 2024
        271 |
        Aug 14, 2020 @ 2:26pm
        Aug 14, 2020

        Videos of Schweitzer Mountain Bike

        0:15 | | Jul 16, 2023
        Upper Redemption
        0:09 | | Sep 6, 2020
        Redemption Trail Preview
        4:23 | 875 | Aug 10, 2020
        Jump's Trail Preview
        trail: Jumpy's
        0:58 | 150 | Aug 10, 2020
        Zig Zag - Trail Preview
        trail: Zig Zag
        2:31 | 175 | Aug 7, 2020
        Bear Grass - Trail Preview
        trail: Bear Grass
        15:46 | 193 | Jul 27, 2020
        Collector Trail Preview
        trail: Collector
        2:13 | 82 | Jul 23, 2020
        Moffitt's Edge Trail Preview
        4:25 | 235 | Jul 23, 2020

        Current Trail Warnings

        statustraildateconditionuserinfo
        Gnarnia
        May 24, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Los_Angeles)
        May 24, 2026
        UnknownCcgoehleToo many downed trees. Trail not cleared yet.

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        Sidewinder
        May 7, 2026 @ 11:27am (America/Creston)
        May 7, 2026
        VariableMud in places but not bad. A few trees...eich3773
        Upper Basin Connector
        May 3, 2026 @ 10:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
        May 3, 2026
        Drysnow in places7bBruce
        View Ski Loop
        Nov 16, 2025 @ 11:49am (America/Los_Angeles)
        Nov 16, 2025
        IdealTree obstructing main trail south of the...7bBruce
        Upper Missing Lynx lower slab ridearound
        Aug 30, 2025 @ 11:44am
        Aug 30, 2025
        Idealrobbayuk
        Upper Basin
        Aug 30, 2025 @ 11:44am
        Aug 30, 2025
        IdealRained the day beforerobbayuk
        Corkscrew - Blizzard Rd Connector
        Aug 18, 2025 @ 1:59pm
        Aug 18, 2025
        VariableUpper middle Earth is closed due to...itsKmac
        Sparky
        Aug 18, 2025 @ 1:54pm
        Aug 18, 2025
        VariableSparky Trail not closed off, just trail...itsKmac
        Sparky - Upper Basin Connector
        Aug 15, 2025 @ 6:08am
        Aug 15, 2025
        DryE-Bike arniewolff
        Solar Ecstasy
        Aug 15, 2025 @ 6:08am
        Aug 15, 2025
        DryE-Bike arniewolff
        Uleda Ridge
        Aug 15, 2025 @ 6:08am
        Aug 15, 2025
        DryE-Bike arniewolff

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        Tssfo31addreportactivity #97420398
        Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:02pm
        22 hours
        Jarwinsriddentrailactivity #96120558 and 1 more
        Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:04pm
        Jun 2, 2026
        Ccgoehlecommenttrailactivity #95438885
        May 24, 2026 @ 1:01pm
        May 24, 2026
        Ccgoehleaddreportactivity #95424431
        May 24, 2026 @ 10:30am
        May 24, 2026
        Ccgoehlevotetrailactivity #95424321 and 1 more
        May 24, 2026 @ 10:29am
        May 24, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        CcgoehletrailOverlandThis is a double track road (not trail)
        May 24, 2026 @ 1:01pm
        May 24, 2026
        ThatGuy-MTBtrailUpper BasinFun loamy trail that you can really get some...
        Aug 23, 2025 @ 5:48pm
        Aug 23, 2025
        Konashred1013trailTerraflowFantastic trail, flow, berms, bridges, jumps
        Oct 9, 2024 @ 8:26pm
        Oct 9, 2024
        dpbikestrailBear GrassHad a great time riding bear grass. if its...
        Jul 23, 2024 @ 8:19am
        Jul 23, 2024
        RobinDavidtrailSolar EcstasyThis is a great section of trail. Thanks for...
        Jul 20, 2024 @ 10:00pm
        Jul 20, 2024

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Lower Basin Trails 10 8 22.7 km
        Syringa Trail System 2 106.9 km
        Gold Hill 2 15 310.2 km
        Panhandle Bike Ranch 1 5 4 215.5 km
        Mineral Point 3 616.8 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike5653 miles15,223 ft33 miles2,730 ft
        #1,723#5851155165,445
        E-Bike3938 miles10,338 ft22 miles2,198 ft
        #2,926#911299293
        Gravel Bike36 miles505 ft2 miles820 ft
        #1,233#662152
        Hike3733 miles4,610 ft13 miles2,205 ft
        #4,912#1,7803232430
        Trail Running3430 miles4,472 ft12 miles2,198 ft
        #4,851#1,428313175
        ATV/ORV/OHV33 miles62 ft1,043 ft3,281 ft
        233
        Snowshoe21,362 ft20 ft525 ft66 ft
        #604#248257
        Downhill Ski10749 miles50,187 ft45 miles2,398 ft
        #80#4223,930
        Nordic Ski1312 miles814 ft4 miles902 ft
        #504#1522194

        Frequently Asked Questions About Schweitzer

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Schweitzer?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Schweitzer are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Schweitzer?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Schweitzer are:
        • July (230 activities)
        • August (206 activities)
        • September (102 activities)
        Check the Schweitzer reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Schweitzer?
        There are 3 parking locations listed in Schweitzer. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
        What is the longest trail in Schweitzer?
        The longest trail in Schweitzer is Overland at 4.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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