History Is Hiding At The End Of This 0.3-Mile Trail That Takes You To A Lesser-Known Historical Site In Idaho
By Courtnie Erickson|Published April 29, 2022
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Idaho is full of history. While some of this history is widely known, other parts seem to be hidden. One interesting history lesson here in Idaho is hiding at the end of a 0.3-mile trail in Post Falls. Here, you will find Treaty Rock, a lesser-known historical site that deserves to be visited at least once.
You’ll find the Treaty Rock Historical Loop Trailhead at Treaty Rock Park in Post Falls.
Treaty Rock Park is only four acres in size but it is quite unique. During a visit to this park, you’ll feel like you are high in the mountains rather than in the middle of the city.
You will walk through forested areas and can even sit on the benches along the way if you desire a break or time to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you.
In no time at all, you will reach Treaty Rock, a lesser-known historical site in Idaho. This rock plays an important piece of history as it symbolizes the agreement made between the native Coeur d’Alene tribe and some of Idaho’s earliest settlers in June of 1871.
Treaty Rock was placed on the National Historic Register in 1992.
As part of this agreement, Chief Seltice of the Coeur d’Alene tribe gave an immigrant named Frederick Post 200 acres to build a sawmill in exchange for lumber. The agreement was inscribed in a prominent rock in the area, today known as Treaty Rock.
Today, you can still see the inscription on the rock. It is protected under plexiglass and several signs are installed around the rock, providing even more information about this treaty and the people who made it.
With a gorgeous park, an easy trail, and a century-old inscription, this is one history lesson you’ll want to take.
Have you visited this lesser-known historical site in Idaho? What did you think of this short and easy hiking trail? Tell us in the comments! You can learn more about the Treaty Rock Historical Loop on the AllTrails website.
