Itinerary

TRIP DAY 1

After meeting at the bike shop in Coeur d'Alene, we will shuttle west into Washington to Centennial State Park. From here we will ride 37 miles back to the Idaho border. The trail meanders along the Spokane River past Nine Mile Falls through a variety of historic sites. At mile marker #36, we will check out the fossil beds at Deep Creek where evidence of native Americans living along the Spokane River goes back over 11,000 years. We will cruise the bike path though beautiful Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine trees making our way back to Lake Coeur d'Alene. As with each day of the trip, we will all begin riding together, and then at some point before lunch, we will give the tinier legs in the group a ride in the van to a playground or swimming hole. During this break the more energetic legs can keep pedaling. In the afternoon we will re-unite for the final few miles. Back in Coeur d'Alene, we will head for the pool and then have dinner at the hotel restaurant where kids can make their own pizzas! TOTAL MILEAGE - 17-44 miles

TRIP DAY 2

After breakfast at the Dockside Restaurant, we will leave civilization and head into the backcountry to the Route of the Hiawatha. From the East Portal Trailhead, we will plunge into the two mile long Taft Tunnel-lights will be provided! We will emerge at the West Portal to be greeted by stunning views in all directions. From here we continue through several shorter tunnels and over many rustic trestles. Along the way we will learn about the tenacious miners who built this incredible railroad bed. Camp tonight will be on the banks of Loop Creek-perfect for an afternoon dip or a great departure point for some extra credit afternoon miles. TOTAL MILEAGE - 15-25 miles

TRIP DAY 3

The top of Lookout Pass is the destination of our shuttle this morning. From here, the whole group will ride down the mountain on the Northern Pacific Multi Use Trail, to pick up the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes at the Mullan Trailhead. We will continue on to Wallace for lunch at the historic depot---trains, trains, and more trains! This afternoon we recommend a jump in the van for the little ones for a quick shuttle to the Enaville Trailhead. The rest of the gang will get in 17 bonus miles and meet us there. From here we continue on through some of the most idyllic sections of the trail along the lovely pastoral Coeur d'Alene River. We leave the trail and head south to the Dancing with Bears Campground. TOTAL MILEAGE - 32-49 miles

TRIP DAY 4

Back to the rail trail in the morning, we will continue through a beautiful section on our way to the Bull Run Trailhead. After lunch we split up to give a rest to the little ones, as the remainder of the group continues on to Harrison. At Harrison there is a playground, a swimming hole and an ice cream parlor! What could be better! After enjoying all three we regroup and head for Heyburn State Park. To get there we cross a dramatic bridge over Lake Coeur d'Alene which takes us right into the park. Our camp here includes a dock and yet another swimming opportunity. The world premiere of Western Spirit dramatic presentations occurred here in an amphitheater, starring six kids all under 10! TOTAL MILEAGE - 26-44 mile

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