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Kaniksu National Forest

Washington, USA Spokane watershed 48.133°, -117.376°
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Kaniksu National Forest -- Washington park
Kaniksu National Forest Washington · Spokane watershed
About this park

Kaniksu National Forest

Kaniksu National Forest, located in northeastern Washington, is part of the greater Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Known for its rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and dense forests, it offers stunning scenery, abundant wildlife (including moose, bears, and eagles), and dark skies ideal for stargazing. Top attractions include Sullivan Lake, Priest Lake Scenic Byway, and the Salmo-Priest Wilderness. Popular hikes like the Shedroof Divide Trail offer panoramic views. Open year-round with best visits in summer to early fall; no entry fee, though some areas may require permits. Activities include hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing in a peaceful, less-traveled setting.
StateWashington
WatershedSpokane
Latitude48.1330°
Longitude-117.3763°
In the park

Streamflow in Kaniksu National Forest

Live USGS discharge at streamgauges inside the park boundary.

GaugeFlow
Boundary Creek Nr Porthill Id · 9.85 ft gage 57 cfs
Moyie River At Eastport Id · 4.05 ft gage 318 cfs
Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin · 14.91 ft gage 483 cfs
In the park

Snowpack in Kaniksu National Forest

Current snow depth at SNOTEL stations inside the park boundary.

Snow stationSnowpack
Hidden Lake 0 in
Nohrsc Hidden Lake 0 in
Heron 2nw 0 in
Sandpoint 13.9 Ne 0 in
Nohrsc Noxon 4.2 Wnw 0 in
Nohrsc Trout Creek 4.0 Nnw 0 in
In the park

Trails in Kaniksu National Forest

Named trails whose route falls inside the park.

95 Italian Ridge
2.4 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Bull Road
1.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Butch Creek Road
10.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Camels Prairie Road
6.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Canuck Basin Road
3.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Caribou Pass Road
3.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Chimney Rock Trail
4.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation Trail
4.5 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Clark Fork-Coeur D'Alene Divide Road
5.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Consalus Road
4.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Continental Mine Road
5.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Cooks Lake Road
2.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Cooks Pass Road A
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Distillery Bay Road
3.8 mi · Hiking, Running
East Galena Valley Pit Road
0.2 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Flat Road
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Forest Road 3215346
5.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Forest Road 5000132
1.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Forest Road 5015040
1.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Galena Basin Road A
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Gold Creek Road
7.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Goose Creek Road
7.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Harvey Granite Creek Road
8.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Idaho Centennial Trail
0.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Idl 32
8.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Idl 32
0.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Jack Pine Trail
0.7 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Jim Creek Road
3.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Kalispell Island Trail
2.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Leonia Trail
3.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Mc Ginnis
1.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Middle Fork-Bartlette Road (Nfd 050)
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Minority Road
5.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Myrtle Creek Road
11.9 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 035
2.6 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 073
10.8 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 100
3.3 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 1118
6.0 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 2511
1.7 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 2529
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 3112
6.8 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 3520
4.7 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 403
9.4 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 470
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 550
3.9 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 871
6.5 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 9518
7.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Petit Lake Road
8.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Power Line Access Jeep Trail
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Prospect Peak C-D Road
1.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Silver Mountain Road B
1.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Snow Lake Trail
3.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Snow Ridge Road
3.3 mi · Hiking, Running
South Fork Boulder Creek Road
3.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Stroud B
2.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 1726
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Trout Creek National Recreation Trail
37.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Tuscor Creek Road D
0.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Viewpoint Trail
0.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Willow Creek Road
5.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Detailed forecast

Plan your visit down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace

Know before you go
Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
Stay on trail
Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
Respect wildlife
Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
Pack it in, pack it out
Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
Leave what you find
Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Kaniksu National Forest as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Kaniksu National Forest

What can I do at Kaniksu National Forest?

Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).

How fresh is the weather data?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.

When is the best time to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.

How do I get to Kaniksu National Forest?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

Land designation

Park & land designation reference

A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.