Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours for the 2026 season?

    • Friday: Shuttles run from Noon - 6pm
    • Saturday and Sunday: Shuttles run from 10am - 4pm
    • Monday - Thursday is reserved for private park reservations, camps and lessons.

    Do I need a pass to access the Panhandle Bike Ranch?

    Yes. When you reserve your day pass, we will send you a gate code to access the Ranch. You can only access the Ranch with a gate code.

    What is your cancellation policy?

    Once you have reserved your passes we do not allow cancellations. We only have a certain number of shuttle spots per day. When you reserve a spot, it's locked in for that day.

    If we have severe weather that requires us to close the trails at the Ranch, we will issue credits or refunds on a case by case basis.

    How do we get to the Panhandle Bike ranch?

    The Panhandle Bike Ranch is located in beautiful Sagle, Idaho. Our address is 607 Five Lakes Estates Sagle, Idaho 83860

    We are located about 15 minutes from Sandpoint, an hour from Coeur d'Alene, and 1.5 hours from Spokane.

    Please see the location page for our exact location and directions via Google maps.

    How does riding at the Panhandle Bike Ranch work?

    We shuttle you and your bike up to the top of the trails in a custom F-450 shuttle truck that holds 20 people and we pull a bike trailer that holds 20 bikes. When you get to the top, you ride down the trails and we meet you back at the bottom to bring you up again.

    Do you have a peddle up day?

    We are not offering peddle up days right now. We are working on an uphill trail for the 2026 season.

    I'm new to bike parks, are the trails difficult?

    We have trails for all skill levels and abilities. Our green trail (First Rodeo) is beginner friendly and is the longest trail at the Ranch. Please see our trails page for more information.

    Do you allow fat tire bikes?

    Fat tire bikes do not fit in our custom bike trailers, so they are not allowed on shuttle days.

    Do you allow e-bikes?

    We allow pedal assist e-mountain bikes only. Throttle assist e-bikes are not allowed.

    Do you have any specific bike and equipment rules?

    • One rider per bike - NO EXCEPTIONS
    • NO child seats, trailers, or tow-behind attachments on trails
    • Minimum 20" wheels required for shuttle access
    • Mountain bikes only with working front AND rear brakes
    • Helmets mandatory - full-face strongly recommended for kids
    • Protective gear recommended - knee/elbow pads

    What are your age and supervision requirements?

    • Minimum Age: 5 years old to ride downhill trails
    • Ages 5-13: MUST be accompanied by parent/guardian (18+) on ALL rides
    • Ages 14-17: May ride without parent IF waiver is signed AND riding with peers (18+) or under staff supervision

    Do you offer camping?

    We are planning to offer a limited number of parking lot camping spots for the 2026 season while we develop additional camping spots.

    What facilities do you offer at the base area?

    Right now we have a parking lot, welcome center, some picnic tables and portable toilets. Bathrooms and showers will be available as soon as we get approval on our public well by the DEQ.