The Sandpoint Byway Trail offers an important north-south route through Sandpoint, a community on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho. The paved 2.5-mile route offers pleasant views of the creek that it runs adjacent to and the surrounding mountains.
For more riding, two other trails are nearby: Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail and Long Bridge Trail. Just east of the southern end of the trail, you'll also find Sandpoint City Beach Park, which offers a beach, picnic tables, and other recreational amenities.
Parking is available at the southern end of the trail. Additional parking and restrooms are available just east of the southern end of the trail in Sandpoint City Beach Park (58 Bridge St.).
I road the trail with a recumbent trike. About 2 miles down the trail is a gate. One can go around the gate, but it’s a bit rocky. I had to lift the trike around. Just a bit further the trail is washed out. There seems to be a bypass trail, but only hikers will be able to manage. This was disappointing, since it’s a really nice trail.
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