Wallace, ID 3-Day Cycling Trip
June 29 - July 2
$90 / person
June 29th -Travel to Idaho
Day 1 – Arrival & Silver Valley Welcome (June 29)
We make our way east into the historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, tucked into the narrow canyon of Idaho’s Silver Valley. This small but storied town serves as our base for the days ahead, where brick storefronts, mining history, and mountain air set the tone for the experience.
The Base Camp house is the Tabor House (225 Pine St)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MMMyQxmLcF4PUaWX6
This is where we will get together for all after-hours functions. There are still rooms available at this location
After arrival and check-in, we’ll take time to settle in, explore the town on foot, and get our bearings. For those interested, there are opportunities to visit local shops, cafes, and historical sites before gathering for an informal group dinner.
Some folks will choose to stay in either Spokane or Coeur d’Alene
The evening is relaxed—an opportunity to connect, review the days ahead, and ease into the rhythm of the trip.
June 30th
Day - 1 Plummer to Harrison
Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes: Plummer to Harrison
Today’s ride follows one of the most scenic rail trails in the country: the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, a 73-mile paved pathway that traces the historic rail corridor through northern Idaho.
Some of us will start the day in Wallace, ID, and breakfast on our own. We’ll depart from Wallace at 9 am
We’ll drive 60 minutes west and begin from Plummer (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kktsefPbFgJbH6bG9), riding down the hill (approx 600 feet of elevation descent to Chatcolet Lake, over the big bridge, and on to the little town of Harrison. This is a 15-mile route; one direction will take about 1 hr and 15 minutes, and we’ll take lunch in town. There are a couple of small food options, or you may want to bring your own lunch along with you.
Wildlife sightings are common, and the changing landscape—from forested canyon to open water—makes this ride especially memorable.
We finish in Plummer around 2 pm, a quiet lakeside town, where we’ll take time to rest, refuel, and enjoy the setting before returning, by car, 60 minutes, to Wallace.
July 2nd
Day - 3 Bull Run to Harrison
Today’s ride follows one of the most scenic rail trails in the country: the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, a 73-mile paved pathway that traces the historic rail corridor through northern Idaho.
Starting from Wallace, breakfast on our own, and leaving from Wallace at 9 am, arriving at the Bull Run Trailhead at 9:30 am. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gd1AAA7F7LDTV8117
From Bull Run on a flat trail and riding along the Coeur d’Alene River as the valley gradually opens into wide wetlands, lakes, and expansive views. The terrain is smooth and approachable, allowing us to settle into a rhythm and enjoy the journey.
Wildlife sightings are common, and the changing landscape—from forested canyon to open water—makes this ride especially memorable.
We finish in Harrison, a quiet lakeside town, where we’ll take time to rest, refuel, and enjoy the setting before returning to Bull Run around 1:30 pm.
July 1st
Day - 2 Route of the Hiawatha
Today we experience one of the most unique cycling routes in the country: the Route of the Hiawatha. This remarkable rail-to-trail ride winds through the Bitterroot Mountains, featuring a series of tunnels and towering trestles that carry us through remote alpine terrain.
We’ll leave Wallace, ID, at 8:30 am and drive 17 minutes up to Lookout Pass, where folks can rent a bike and/or other gear, including lights, helmets, and other accessories.
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Tickets for the trail and the shuttle can be purchased on the day of, or you can purchase your tickets online for $20 ahead of time at this link:
From Lookout Pass, it is only a 7-mile drive to East Portal (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ce5oZYkbExMu4qbV6
We’ll drive to the trailhead and begin a gradual downhill ride through forested corridors, crossing high bridges and passing through historic rail tunnels carved deep into the mountains.
The pace is steady and enjoyable, with time to stop for photos, take in the scenery, and appreciate the engineering and history of the route.
After completing the ride, we return via bus back up the hill to East Portal and then drive back to Wallace for a well-earned meal and a relaxed evening.
