PINE STREET WOODS - A FOREST FOR ALL
Pine Street Woods is a unique place where people of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to be outside. The wide trails welcome strollers, wheelchairs, or friends walking side by side, and nordic skiers in the winter. Almost a dozen trails make for miles of hiking and biking or cross-country skiing and fat-biking in the winter.
Trails are for non-motorized use. Electric bikes are welcome. Horses are not encouraged at Pine Street Woods because of the numerous off leash dogs and mountain bikes that frequent the property. Also, our access road and parking lot do not accommodate horse trailers.
There are no usage or parking fees. Pine Street Woods is open to all and is supported through generous trail donations and gifts from users just like you.In the Fall of 2019, Kaniksu Land Trust opened this 180-acre forest to the public. The community raised $2.1 million to purchase the original 160-acre parcel from the Weisz Family, and an additional 20 acres were donated to KLT by L. E. Krause.
A Gift of 20 Acres
LE’s earliest memories are of frolicking in the forest through the endless days of summer, and of sitting in his grandmother’s lap on the front porch of his family home as she spun tales of days gone by. This is how LE forged a connection to the land that runs so deep that eighty years later he recalls these memories as vividly as if they were yesterday. Through an extraordinary gift to Kaniksu Land Trust LE added 20 acres to Pine Street Woods.
Details
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Acquired
2019
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Acres Protected
180
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Access
Open to the Public
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Conservation Priorities
Preservation
Forest Health
Education
Recreation
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Costs
Pine Street Woods is a donor supported community forest. Together, we work to maintain this community asset. We rely on your support to ensure Pine Street Woods is safe, clean, fun, beautiful and accessible 365 days a year, free of charge.
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Hours
Pine Street Woods is Open Seven Days a Week.
Day Use Only.
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Dogs Welcome
Keep within 10’ distance on leash or within voice control.
Please pick up after your pet.
Bring your own water. There is no water available at Pine Street Woods.
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Rules
No firemarms.
No overnight camping.
No uncontrolled pets.
No fires.
Group Use over 12 people by permit only.
Pine Street Woods Directions
11915 W. Pine Street
Drive West from Sandpoint on W. Pine Street. Pass the Selkirk School and Upland Drive. The Pine Street Woods access road is 1/4 mile past the intersection of Pine Street and Hunt Lane on the left side of the road.
Please respect posted speed limit signs especially as you pass school zones.
Phone
(208) 263-9471
MAKING MULTI-USE WORK
The Pine Street Woods property is designed for multiple-use, meaning that trails are shared by recreationists and naturalists ranging from mountain bikers and dog-walkers to botanists and bird watchers. This shared space is possible because of input from community partners and volunteers who worked hard to design and build trails for everyone to enjoy. In 2020, Pine Street Woods was recognized nationally as the recipient of the Coalition for Recreational Trails Annual Achievement Award for the categories of Multiple-Use Management and Corridor Sharing. Read More.
CARING FOR THE LAND
Protecting the land for recreation and education involves caring for the health of the forest. KLT uses sustainable methods to deal with noxious weeds, fire hazards, wind-blown trees and other common forest management issues. For instance, KLT has partnered with a shepherd to conduct high-intensity rotational mixed-flock grazing to manage the weeds in the meadow. Rotational grazing has been used throughout history to improve soil health and control invasive plants.
If your doggo tends to be overly friendly, curious, or aggressive, your dog needs to wear a leash during your entire visit to PSW. But, if your dog obeys voice commands and is under your control, a leash is not required as long as you keep him/her within 10 feet at all times.
"10-FEET OR ON A LEASH."
Dogs and dog-parents who respect this simple pet policy at Pine Street Woods deserve paws-itive reinforcement. If Spot is spotted being a "Paws-itive Pooch," we'll reward you with a gift - on the spot!
Dogs & Wildlife
A mountain lion's home range can extend to more than 125 square miles. If food is plentiful, it would make sense to stick around where the eating is good. Apparently, this is the case in and around Pine Street Woods.
Since cougars prefer venison, most of us non-deer species are relatively safe, especially since there is such an abundance of deer in our area. So, if hungry cats are not the big issue, why the concern?
You Are In A Wildlife Zone
The carefully maintained access road, parking lots, and trails could make us forget that Pine Street Woods and the Syringa Trail System are first and foremost conservation areas. This is where wildlife make their livelihood. We may recreate there, but it is our responsibility to ensure that we and our dogs don't wear out our welcome.
When we learn that a mountain lion has been spotted, we keep our dogs leashed to prevent encounters or we leave them home. We respect trail closures. We observe the firearm prohibition in place throughout the Syringa Trail System. Please do not allow your dog(s) to sniff out wildlife - for their safety, yours, and that of wildlife.
If you encounter a mountain lion or other large predator, please notify KLT at (208)263-9471.
PARTNERS MAKE IT HAPPEN
Trails are maintained by our amazing partner organizations - Sandpoint Nordic Club (SNC) and Pend Oreille Pedalers (POP).
The Outdoor Recreation Center at Pine Street Woods is managed by SNC, which offers ski and snowshoe rentals, classes, events, and other information on winter fun and etiquette. SNC grooms the wide trails in the winter and posts trail conditions on their website: sandpointnordicclub.com.
POP maintains the narrow trails at Pine Street Woods and the Syringa Trail System and posts trail conditions on their Facebook page: facebook.com/pend.pedalers.
Both of these nonprofit organizations do great things for our community. Offering ski and bike lessons, scholarships, and activities for hundreds of kids each year, these groups get kids and adults outside regularly for fun, health, skills, and a great social atmosphere.
Pine Street Woods sits adjacent to two other public access properties. Collectively, the three properties comprise the Syringa Trail System. As is the case for Pine Street Woods, the Sherwood Forest and VTT properties are also privately owned, but are not owned or managed by KLT. The owners graciously allow the public to enjoy these special places, only requesting that everyone respect the land, wildlife, and other visitors.