The Mickinnick Trial-head is located near Sandpoint, Idaho on the inland maritime foothill of and valley. The name Mickinnick comes from the Kinnickinick plant that grows along the trial. When hiking up into the forested Selkirk Mountains, thimbleberries, ferns, mossy meadows and growth timber are expected along the way. There are switchbacks that go around huge rock outcroppings and some amazing views of Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint, and the Cabinet Mountains. Picnic benches are available for a healthy lunch break.