This beautiful state park located 25 miles northeast of Coeur d’Alene is a popular camping and recreation destination. Runners will find plenty of inspiration here, with over 45 miles of trails winding around Lake Pend Oreille and the surrounding forest. The park amenities are connected by the multi-use “Lynx Trail,” but there are many other options. Some of the best for running include “The Buggy Trail, a 10 mile double track loop, and the 4 mile shoreline loop around Beaver Bay. Note: South Rd., which is one of the main roads through the park, is not recommended for pedestrian/cycle use.
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- Highway 54. The park is 25 miles of northeast of Coeur d’Alene
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Other Routes in Coeur d'Alene, ID
The cornerstone of running in Coeur d’Alene. This paved multi-use path wraps around the lakeside for great views, stretching west into Washington. Floating Boardwalk is a highlight! We've mapped 10.5 miles of 24 miles, can add w/Prairie Trail.
A great easy trail running option close to the center of the city. This ~2 mile loop on a gravel path wraps around the lakeside. More extension opportunities throughout the park. For a challenge, tackle the summit!
It's fun to explore Coeur d'Alene's downtown area with a run. Sherman Ave. is the main commercial drag. Adjacent to downtown, we've pointed out some of the more attractive residential streets for running. Avenues run E-W and numbered streets N-S.
Paved, 73-mile multi-use trail following a former rail line from Plummer to Mulan. Very scenic, meandering through the historic Silver Valley, along the Coeur d’Alene River past scenic Lake Coeur d’Alene and through rolling farmlands. The Chatcolet Bridge is a highlight!
Mineral Ridge, located on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s Beauty Bay, has a lovely smooth 2 mile trail with fantastic views out over the water. Some hill work required. There are other trails in the area, including several forest service roads.
There are lots of trail running options around the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, but Canfield Mountain is one of the most popular. We’ve mapped a gentle 5.4 mile route to “The Island” and back. A hilly route, climbing 1,000+ feet!
One of the most scenic rail trails in the United States, the route is along a former rail line that's now 15-mile gravel path, featuring 10 train tunnels and 7 sky-high trestles. It's set up so bikers (or ambitious runners!) can do the route one way and take a shuttle back!
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