Tucked into the Bitterroot Mountains of the Idaho panhandle, the “Silver Valley” is the most famous silver producing region in the world. Since the 1880’s, over 35,000 tons of silver alone has been extracted, along with untold amounts of gold, copper, zinc, lead, and rare crystals. Today, the beauty and serenity of the area, combined with a variety of easily accessible recreation opportunities, have made it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Ride the entire lenght of the valley on the Hiawatha Trail and the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, culminating with a day on the Centennial Trail into Spokane. This network of rail-trails and multi-use paths winds along rivers and lakes through wildlife refuges in the Northern Idaho Wilderness – possibly the clossest you’ll get to heaven on a bike.
Road bike
6 days
274 km / 170 mi
$ 3,238.-
Trail of the Coeur d’alenes
Hiawatha Trail
Historic Pulaski Trail
Centennial Trail
Deposit 25%
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Details
Type
Road bike
Duration
6 days
Level
Easy = untrained, normal physical condition Moderate = regular cyclist, good condition Challenging = experienced, well trained
Easy
Support
Guided = with cycling guide(s) - support van Self Guided = individual - directions+maps
Guided
Daily distance
60-80 km / 37-50 mi
Total distance
274 km / 170 mi
Lodging
Deluxe = 4-5 star hotel or excellent B&B Basic = 1-2 star hotel/motel or B&B Camping = tent, sports hall or campus
Deluxe, full board
Luggage transport
Daily luggage transfers
Bicycle
Included
Dates
09 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023 16 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023 06 Aug 2023 - 11 Jul 2023 13 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023 27 Aug 2023 - 01 Sep 2023 03 Sep 2023 - 08 Sep 2023 02 Jun 2024 - 07 Jun 2024 09 Jun 2024 - 14 Jun 2024 16 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2024 - 05 Jul 2024
Start dates 2023: 9 July, 16 July Guaranteed
Start Dates 2023: 6 August 13 Augfully booked
Start Dates 2023: 3 September Guaranteed, limited space left
More start dates 2024:July: 7, 14, Aug. 4, 25, Sep 1, 8
Start
Spokane
Finish
Spokane
Airport at start
Spokane International Airport
Airport at finish
Spokane International Airport
Prices *Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability*
Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability
E-bike Fastroad E+ EX Pro
With THRIVE E+ EX PRO, you get an all-access pass to speed no mater what your fitness level
Designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, Thrive E+ EX Pro is the first road E-bike built specifically for women. Get up to speed fast with the new SyncDrive Pro motor that provides a natural, yet powerful, E-bike experience. The new motor also features a Smart support mode that automatically adjusts the support level based on your ride. PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology translates six measurements about your riding and adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time for a fast and fluid ride quality. The EnergyPak Smart 375 battery is so sleek, you’ll have your friends looking twice to know it’s an E-bike.
$ 200.-
Optional
Single supplement
If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
$ 874.-
Itinerary
Included / Not Included – lodging
Day 1: Explore the trail of the Coeur d’alenes from Old Mission State Park to Historic
Wallace.
After a one-hour shuttle we stop at the Old Mission for an introduction to the area’s early history. Built in 1848, it is the oldest standing building in Idaho. Its longevity is made even more impressive by the fact that it was built by hand in 1848 using only mud, dowels, and straw – no nails, bolts, or screws. From the nearby town of Cataldo, we ride the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes to Wallace, another small-town rich in history. So rich in fact that the entire town is listed on the National Historic Register! We stop for lunch in Kellogg (no, we won’t be having cereal). If you arrive in Wallace early this afternoon, or want extra miles, you can continue to the end of the trail in Mullan and back for an additional 15 miles and 850’ gain. Or simply relax and enjoy the “epic chill zone” on the hotel lawn.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lodging: Wallace Inn
Level: beginner, distance: 26 miles, elevation: +953 ft / -379 ft
Day 2: Pedal the Scenic Hiawatha Trail or ride to a ghost town.
Another fantastic rails-to-trails project, the Route of the Hiawatha Trail was originally hailed as one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country. When the Milwaukee Railroad was operating, the trains traversed through 11 tunnels and over 9 trestles, covering a route across the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana. The “Route of the Hiawatha” is most famous for the long St. Paul Pass, or Taft Tunnel which burrows for 8771 ft. (1.66 miles) under the Bitterroot Mountains at the state line. Enjoy the stellar views with zero traffic on this mostly downhill ride. Or, if you prefer paved roads to gravel riding, you can cycle up a lovely valley along Canyon Creek to the mining ghost town of Burke.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Level: beginner, distance: 15 miles, elevation: +140 ft / – 1020 ft
Day 3: Tackle Dobson Pass en rout to the legendary Snake Pit. Hike the Historic Pulaski Trail
Pedal a remote road over scenic Dobson Pass to the upper Coeur d’Alene River (or, if the climb seems too daunting, get a boost in the van). Cruise downriver past the remains of old logging and mining operations to Enaville. Have lunch at a local watering hole, the Snake Pit, that has managed to persevere despite floods and fires as well as market fluctuations in the timber and mining industry for over 135 years! Pedal or shuttle back to Wallace and go for a hike on the historic Pulaski Tunnel Trail (4 miles, 900’ gain). Visit the site where, in 1910, Ranger “Big Ed” Pulaski led a threatened fire crew to safety in a mine shaft during the calamitous series of wildfires known as the “Big Blowup” which burned over three million acres in Idaho, Montana, and Washington.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Level: intermediate, distance: 38 miles, elevation: +2103 ft / - 2633 ft
Day 4: Ride the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes riparian corridor to sparkling Coeur d’alene Lake
Shuttle back to Cataldo in the morning to begin cycling the western section of the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, a former Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way that follows an even older route once traveled by the Coeur d’Alene Indian Tribe. The railway carried silver and lead ore from mines in Mullan, Burke and Kellogg to terminals on the Palouse prairie from 1887 up until 1992. Today, it is worth its weight in gold as a scenic bikeway! Leaving the interstate corridor behind, the trail follows the riparian Coeur d’Alene River downriver as it wends through forests and clearings teeming with birds and wildlife. After lunch in Harrison, follow the shoreline of shimmering Coeur d’Alene Lake, eventually crossing to the opposite shore on the Chatcolet Bridge, a converted train trestle over ½-mile long. Enjoy lakeside Heyburn State Park before we shuttle to the historic Roosevelt Inn in Coeur d’Alene. Dinner is on your own tonight with a bevy of tasty options to choose from.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lodging: Roosevelt Inn
Level: intermediate, distance: 41 miles, elevation: +626 ft / - 613 ft
Day 5: Explore Coeur d’Alene the town and frolic in the lake!
Winner of the Expedia.com “Cleanest City in America” award, Coeur d’Alene has a burgeoning economy of active retirees as well as youthful tech start-ups. It is renowned as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes – cyclists, kayakers, bird-watchers, mountain bikers, skiers, hunters, sailors, hikers, fishermen – the list goes on and on. Spend a day seeing what all the fuss is about: swim, paddle board, golf, sail, or take a scenic cruise on (or above!) the lake. Or go for another nice bike ride. The choice is yours. Lunch is on your own today and we spend another night at the Roosevelt Inn.
Meals: Breakfast, Lodging: Pollard hotel, Roosevelt Inn
Level: all levels
Day 6: Cycle the Centennial Trail down the Spokane River to riverfront park and Spokane Falls
The Centennial Trail running between Spokane and Coeur d’Alene was built to commemorate 100 years of statehood for Washington (in 1990) and Idaho (in 1991). Again, our applause! This pleasant, paved recreational path takes you from the lakeshore in Coeur d’Alene down along the Spokane River corridor into the historic brick-and-mortar heart of downtown Spokane. The route does make use of some streets to connect some of the trail sections but is predominantly car-free (and care-free!). The ride, as well as our journey, ends with a spin through Riverfront Park, site of the 1974 World’s Fair. No trip to Spokane is complete without a visit to spectacular Spokane Falls. This sacred site for Native Americans is now the centerpiece of the park – and the last thing you would ever expect to find amidst the bustle of downtown. The thunder of the crashing waters completely overwhelms the background noise of the city, and the rising mist and spray offer cooling refreshment on a hot summer day. Unless you are staying near the airport, there is no shuttle after the ride. You have arrived!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Level: intermediate, distance 41 miles, elevation +1018 ft / -1303 ft
* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.
Included:
Lodging
All meals, except one dinner and one lunch on your own.
Road / hybrid bike E-bike rent possible
Hiawatha Trail.
Gondola Ride, wandelen
Luggage transfer
Not included:
Night before and after the tour.
Flights to and from the tour
Gratuities guides
Lodging:
Wallace Inn
Roosevelt Inn
Map & Routes
Map
Satellite
Bicycle
A road or Hybrid bike is included in the price,
E-bikes
are available for an extra fee.
Giant Defy ADV 3
Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This all-new endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides in all types of conditions. It’s smooth, it’s efficient, and it’s fast.
Ride farther and faster with an all-new composite frameset that’s engineered with endurance geometry and built-in compliance. Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, it’s engineered with tube shapes that are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations. And the frame is still stiff in all the ways that matter—for pedaling efficiency as well as steering and cornering precision. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it just the right feel. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat mounts and 12mm thru-axles. The D-Fuse Seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road.
Components: Giant Conduct disc brakes, Shimano Tiagra groupset, 50/34 cranks, 11 x 34 cassette, Giant S-R2 tubeless wheelset 700x28c
Hybrid / flat Bar Road bike
The perfect balance of road bike speed and city bike versatility. Built on a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frameset, this new flat-bar road bike puts the rider in a comfortable position that’s smooth and efficient. The fast-rolling 700c wheels and vibration-absorbing composite D-Fuse seatpost help smooth out rough roads. The fast-rolling 700c wheels can accommodate large tires up to 32c, perfect for tackling rough roads with confidence and control, while integrated ergo bar ends keep your hands comfortable on longer adventures. Powerful disc brakes give you added control in all types of weather, and easy-to-use rack mounts make FastRoad SL a smart choice for commuting, fitness riding and weekend adventures.
E-Bike Thrive E+ EX PRO
With THRIVE E+ EX PRO, you get an all-access pass to speed no mater what your fitness level
Designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, Thrive E+ EX Pro is the first road E-bike built specifically for women. Get up to speed fast with the new SyncDrive Pro motor that provides a natural, yet powerful, E-bike experience. The new motor also features a Smart support mode that automatically adjusts the support level based on your ride. PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology translates six measurements about your riding and adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time for a fast and fluid ride quality. The EnergyPak Smart 375 battery is so sleek, you’ll have your friends looking twice to know it’s an E-bike.
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