Riding North Idaho's Centennial Trail

This 22-mile asphalt trail begins at Lake Coeur d'Alene and runs west through the city of Coeur d'Alene to Post Falls, Idaho's River City, then along the Spokane River across the Washington State line into the city of Spokane. The trail name in Washington State is the Spokane River Centennial Trail.

We enjoyed our day on the trail. From Coeur d'Alene to the state line, it is quite urbane. If this is your first time in the area, be warned that the trail is not completed through the Pleasant View area. We had trouble finding our way there. Just remember to stay south of I-90. You ride several blocks on streets until the off-road trail picks up again. All but about three blocks have sidewalks, which helps when you are like us and do not like riding with the traffic.

Urban riding is not too bad, though. It's sure nice to pass a Dairy Queen after riding several miles in hot weather!

For official information about this trail, please see the Idaho State Parks and Recreation website.