The Colgate Licks Nature Trail is a short 1 mile loop interpretive trail located at mile post 147.9 along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12). This National Recreation Trail meanders through a variety of ecotones associated with a natural mineral lick. Here, the natural, sulfur-smelling mineral deposits containing calcium, sodium and potassium provide mammals with essential mineral nutrients needed for bone and muscle growth in the spring. Visitors can enjoy a break from their drive by experiencing open meadows with overlooks of the Lochsa River and Bear Mountain and the wonders that make up this unique ecosystem.
Colgate Licks Nature Trail
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National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 1.25 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Nature Trail
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Agency: USDA Forest Service
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Location: In the Clearwater NF along US 12 near Westover Campground.
County: Idaho
State: ID
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Approximately 75 miles west of Missoula along US Hwy 12, and 145 miles east of Lewiston, Idaho.
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Average Width: 24 Inches
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Year Designated: 1979
