A 120-acre peninsula with hiking trails and swimming beaches, walking distance from the resort and downtown.
Tubbs Hill is a 120-acre peninsula that extends into Lake Coeur d'Alene, its trailhead located within walking distance of both the resort and downtown. Multiple trail loops of varying difficulty wind through the forested interior and along the shoreline, with the perimeter trail taking roughly an hour at a moderate pace. Swimming beaches along the southern shore provide lake access during the summer months, and the trail surface is well maintained without being overly manicured.
The hill is a natural anchor for the morning or afternoon gap between golf and dinner. A one-hour loop hike followed by a swim in the lake constitutes a complete activity that requires no cost, no reservation, and no driving. For travelling companions, Tubbs Hill provides the outdoor counterpart to the spa and downtown shopping, and it delivers lake and mountain views that rival those from the golf course.
The trailhead is accessible on foot from the resort and downtown. Trails are open year-round during daylight hours. Swimming beaches are unofficial and unsupervised. The terrain includes some elevation change and uneven surfaces; sturdy footwear is recommended. Dogs are not permitted on the trails.
Tubbs Hill is the rare urban natural area that feels genuinely wild. The 120-acre peninsula, surrounded by lake water on three sides, provides forest trails and swimming access within a five-minute walk of the resort. It costs nothing, takes as little or as much time as a visitor chooses, and delivers the mountain-lake experience that defines the destination.