Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes is a 70.8 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Mullan, Idaho that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Smooth as a baby's bottom, this trail cuts through northern Idaho wildlands on its journey from mountains to lake. What's not to love about the Trail of the Couer d' Alenes? It's smoothly paved, satisfyingly lengthy, incredibly peaceful, and available to users of all types. In addition to biking and all the other activities listed above, it's also well suited to use by inline skaters, Trikke riders, and recumbent cyclists. In fact, Trail of the Couer d' Alenes is the preferred trail for alternative human-powered vehicles of all kinds and it is also a featured trail for many international active travel companies to lead multi-day tours. You do not have to be a world class cyclist to enjoy the Trail of the Couer d' Alenes. People of all ages, interests, backgrounds, sizes, and shapes enjoy the trail every day. It is quite appealing to have access to 72 miles of smooth asphalt that is mostly downhill if you are traveling from east to west. This makes it a perfect venue for family gatherings and mixed groups.
Friends of the Coeur d' Alene Trail http://friendsofcdatrails.org/CdA_Trail/index.html
- Even though the trail is surrounded by rivers, streams, and lakes, bring plenty of your own water. It is not advisable to drink the water from nearby waterways. - Cell phone service is spotty in some areas, so don't rely on a mobile phone as your only communication method. - Although pets are allowed on the trail, they should be kept on a fairly short leash and under constant supervision. Always pick up after your pet and deposit their "trail donations" in the proper receptacles.
Great. Saw no one. Nice stroll through snow & ice. Heard traffic, yet air fresh and walk felt great.
Nice trail. Was surprised to see it was all paved, I didn't expect that! Did a quick out and back with my wife and kids from Cataldo to Kellogg. First ten miles were gorgeous, last few were a little dull. Saw a bull moose which was very cool
I started at the Plummer trailhead. Trail is nice- mostly flat, well-paved, and gorgeous ride through a forest and then around Lake Chacolet.
I completed this trail yesterday. I started in Mullan and it took me 10 hours to ride to Plummer. The entire length of the trail is paved and well maintained. If you want to see all that northern Idaho has to offer I would suggest this trail. There are continuous views, as well as moose, deer, birds, and other creatures. I'm glad I was able to accomplish this trail because I doubt I'll be wanting to do the entire length again - one and done!
This is by far the best bike trails anywhere I have been in the world. We did the section from Plummer to Harrison Idaho today. Crossing the Chatcolet Bridge is my favorite part of this ride. We are starting a tradition of stopping in Harrison for some outstanding ice cream - and of course we feel guilty, so we burn off as many of the calories as we can.