Experience some of the most scenic and rewarding rails-to-trails riding in the country on this unforgettable Idaho adventure. You'll pedal along iconic routes, including the Centennial Trail, Route of the Hiawatha, and Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, crossing Washington, Idaho, and Montana on smooth, largely traffic-free paths that make for relaxed, easygoing riding.
Your journey begins beside the winding Spokane River on the Centennial Trail. One moment you're gliding past rugged canyons, the next you're rolling through the lively streets of Spokane and into the lakeside charm of Coeur d'Alene. Then comes a true highlight: the Route of the Hiawatha. Ride across towering trestles and through cool, echoing tunnels carved into the mountains. It's the kind of place where you'll want to slow down, take in the views, snap a photo, and savor the moment.
The adventure continues on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, where forested peaks give way to open valleys, aquamarine rivers, sparkling lakes, and rushing waterways. Along 175 miles of trails, you'll cross historic trestles and pedal through the memorable Taft Tunnel beneath the Bitterroot Mountains at the Idaho-Montana border.
These trails traverse an area rich with railroading, mining, and Native American history, and are celebrated as Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame routes. It's rail-trail riding at its finest: scenic, peaceful, and full of stories waiting to be discovered.
