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The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes will be the premier trail of Idaho. Because
it has been converted from railroad tracks it goes through some of the most
spectacular and remote places in North Idaho. For more pictures of the trail,
click here.
The Trail of the Hiawatha
The Trail of the Hiawatha is about 70 miles from Harrison. A
mountain bike or hybrid bike is recommended. It crosses over trestles and takes
you through tunnels up over the St. Joe River Drainage. A truly magnificent
ride, a real Idaho adventure. For more information,
click here.
The Anderson Lake Loop
This is one of our favorite rides - exactly 6 miles long.
Park at the Springston Trailhead or ride the Trail of
the Coeur d'Alenes to the Springston Trailhead and then turn right onto
Anderson Lake Road. This road takes you up and over Anderson Lake for some great
views of Coeur d'Alene River and Thompson Lake as well as Anderson Lake itself.
It has one hill to tackle that goes uphill for about .6 mile. At the bottom of
that hill you will reach the intersection of Anderson Lake Road and Bell Canyon
Road. Take a right onto Bell Canyon Road in order to head back to Highway 97 and
access to Blue Lake Road. This will bring you back to the Springston Bridge
Trailhead where you can head back to Harrison or continue up the river toward
Black Lake. Figure anywhere from 30 minutes to 50 minutes depending on how you
climb hills.
The Thompson Lake Loop
Another favorite is a gentle 7 - 1/2 mile loop that is half
flat, paved county road and have rolling-hills, gravel. There is a 1/2 mile
section on Highway 97 but is very straight, wide with plenty of visibility for
both vehicles and bicyclist. The best feature of this ride is that it circles a
wildlife refuge that has birds of all shapes and sizes. It is rare that you ride
it without seeing some bird you haven't previously seen. . You can park for this
ride at the Fish and Game Parking lot at Highway 97 and Blue Lake Road or at the
Springston Trailhead of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. Or you can reach it by
riding to the Springston Trailhead and then riding over the Springston Bridge to
Blue Lake Road. Figure anywhere from 40 minutes to 60 minutes for the loop
itself.
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