City of Coeur d'Alene - Fernan Lake Natural Area

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Fernan Lake Natural Area

51 acres of new Natural Open Space at 2751 E Potlatch Hill Road

Directions: The parking lot is now open! See the map below to see the current trail system. Keep in mind the trails are a work in progress and are not finished. Watch for trail crews working and let them know if you want to walk through the area they are working on.

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Fernan Lake Natural Open Space was donated to the City in 2011. This property currently has 3 hiking trail loops totaling over a mile in length. Eventually, trails will be constructed throughout the property that will total over 3 miles in length. No hunting or camping is allowed on this property.

Click here for the 2012 Draft Natural Open Space Management Plan