Glidden Pass

Ride Summary:
Tough climbs, alpine lakes, great views, and great riding.

Trail Description:
Glidden Pass is one of the most beautiful trails in the area. It starts with a scenic and fast decent to Glidden Creek and then a paved road. Go up the road for about 2 miles then begin your 1,000 foot climb up some very challenging singletrack. From here the trail is easy to follow and will lead you back to the beginning after 12 spectacular miles. Along this loop you will pass beautiful alpine lakes and some spectacular vistas. Bring your camera. It's well worth it.

How to get there:
From Coeur d'Alene go East on I-90 to Wallace, about 50 miles. Then go North on Hwy 4 to Burke. In Burke follow Forest Road 7623 to Cooper pass and the trailhead

Additional Notes:
Burke is not a big town. Load up on supplies before leaving. Most of the trail is in Montana.

Posted by: frank on 10/9/2008
How many beginner trails have a 2200 foot elevation gain?

Posted by: Les Gemar on 5/5/2007
Beginner? First time I snapped a Rock Shox fork making the rocky rough descent. Not much of a trail until you get to the highway at the bottom and ascend up to the single track just before Thompson Pass on the left. Nice ride after that. I would rate this trail as intermediate if you neglect the first section.