Trail Info — Panhandle Nordic Club

Panhandle Nordic Club activities center around the

Fourth of July Trail System

in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Northern Idaho

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The Fourth of July Pass Trail System offers some of North Idaho’s premier Nordic recreation, featuring:

12.1 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails
17.8 miles of skiable terrain
15.7 miles of designated snowshoe trails
Public warming huts along the trail system
Year-round opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding

The Panhandle Warming Hut provides a welcoming place to warm up beside a wood stove, while Ian’s Hut offers a rustic shelter farther along the Elderberry Trail.

Today’s Trail Conditions

Enjoy North Idaho’s beautiful summer—check back here in the fall for updated snow reports.

Your Permit Powers Our Trails

A permit is required to use the Fourth of July Trail system. When you purchase a Park & Ski permit, you’re not just gaining access to winter adventure—you’re directly fueling it. Each permit provides essential funding that allows the Panhandle Nordic Club to maintain and groom the trail system at Fourth of July Pass.

It costs over $5,000 every year to operate equipment and groom these trails, and your permit is what makes it possible. Be sure to designate Area 4 when purchasing your permit so that the revenue returns to our local ski area and supports the trails you love.

Join us on the snow—and help keep our trails thriving!

Online Purchase of Park & Ski Pass Permits

Check here for vendors selling permits

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4th of July Pass

Lookout Pass

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Here are some member favorites for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in our area.

Nordic Ski Trails

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12.1 mi (19.4 km) of groomed ski trails with a total of 17.8 mi (28.5 km) of skiing. 15.7 mi (25.1 km) of snowshoe trails.
Approximately 6 mi (9.7 km) of ungroomed multi-use trails. No permit required.
8 mi (12.9 km) of groomed ski trails with a total of 20 mi (32.3 km) of skiing.
Numerous areas for skiing and snowshoeing including the golf course, Hanna Flats, Rocky Point and Coolin Mtn trail systems and Indian Creek State Park.
Approximately 18 mi (28 km) of groomed ski trails and 6 mi (9.7 km) miles of snowshoe trails
Nearly 60 km (37 miles) of trails that range from easy to difficult.
Stretching over 32 kilometers with spectacular views.
State Park public recreation area located 4 miles southwest of Sagle, ID. Approximately 2 mile trail around the lake.