Idaho
Biking the Idaho Panhandle on Rails to Trails
Program No. 20762RJ
Spend five days biking the renowned Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, learning about regional history, diverse wildlife and the fascinating story of the Idaho Panhandle as you go!
Participant Reviews
Based on 34 Reviews
SHOWING
This was my 14th RS trip. Always a great company. This trip was no exception. Guides were great, logistics handled seamlessly and trip was beautiful.
The only glitch were the "comfort" bike seats. I, together with 5 other women on the trip, got bruises on our inner thighs from these seats. They switched mine out, but it was very hard on the sit bones. I had to stop riding on the last day because I was shifting my weight in ways that were stressing my ankles and other body parts. I brought up this issue to corporate, hoping not to "ding" the trip in my review. They simply said that different people react differently to the seats. But half the women? I cannot believe the callous response. I have never experienced this issue before on any rental bike; and there have been plenty.
I would hope that for the future, a substantial change is made for participants. There are good seats out there! I give it 4 stars, since, otherwise, it was a great trip.
ps Apparently, a higher-up must have read this review and checked my email with the pictures of the several dark, black & blue bruises I had submitted. They emailed me an appropriate apology and a decent credit for my husband and me for future use. The customer service is appreciated.
— Review left September 26, 2025
Beautiful views, fun rides, interesting history!
— Review left September 21, 2025
This was a FANTASTIC trip! I agree with all of the previous comments. Our guides were organized, informative, and had a great sense of humor. In spite of the rather high temps for the first two days (90+ degrees) many in the group completed the entire days route. The rest of the week we had great weather and NO rain. If you enjoy biking, I would highly recommend this trip.
— Review left September 14, 2025
Wonderful experience, worth the money. I would do another one of their trips.
— Review left September 8, 2025
This was a fantastic trip because of our three hardworking, knowledgable, and accommodating group leaders. They were very good about adhering to the itinerary, making any necessary changes and setting expectations. We did three different bike trails over the five days w/only minor hiccups. At all times we were given options as to the amount of miles we could choose to ride on a given day. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn more about the Wallace, ID area while doing a pleasurable (vs strenuous) amount of daily riding.
— Review left July 27, 2025
The many options of varied mileage each day was a huge plus. The guides were very knowledgeable and accommodating to each person's needs.
— Review left July 1, 2025
Road Scholar trips are a great way to meet new people and learn something new!
— Review left June 20, 2025
This was a thoroughly enjoyable trip. The biking was scenic and flat and the group leaders did a great job accomodating different physical abilities. The accomodations were comfortable and convenient. A variety of interesting presentations added to the value of this program.
— Review left September 15, 2024
The Wallace trip exceeded expectations. Reading The Big Burn prior to the trip motivated me to arrive a few days beforehand to hike the Pulaski Tunnel Trail and explore the town. I highly recommend this trip. Diane
— Review left June 24, 2024
The "choose your activity level" of this program was great. Some days I chose to ride the max offered. On day(s) that I chose a lower level of activity I didn't feel "judged" in any way by my fellow participants nor guides.
— Review left June 17, 2024
Biking the Idaho Panhandle was the trip of a lifetime. Gorgeous scenery on paved trails, the intoxicating smell of the forest, and superbly managed tour are the top reasons to go. If you like biking and would enjoy biking 15-30 miles a day, do not hesitate to sign up for this trip. The seven-gear step-through cruisers are comfortable for the week of riding. Just bring warm clothes and full-length gloves for the Hiawatha Trail tunnel, and comfortable biking clothes. I had a wonderful time as a moderate biker who usually does 10-mile trips around my neighborhood or bikes at the gym for 45-minute stints.
— Review left June 16, 2024
Amazing Trip. Well organized and accommodating to all levels of riders. Excellent educational side trips and extras. Beautiful location with a unique history.
— Review left June 9, 2024
A very good bicycle experience in Idaho. The guides were able to accommodate everyone's riding ability and how many miles everyone wanted to accomplish each day.
— Review left September 27, 2023
What a beautiful area, with some great Rails-to-Trails. The "Route of the Hiawatha" was amazing! The Silver Valley has a really interesting history, and it pays to read some of the suggested books by RS ahead of time. This trip is good for all levels of bike riders.
— Review left September 14, 2023
Biking the Idaho Panhandle was an excellent program: gorgeous scenery, great trails and a beautiful part of the country.
— Review left September 11, 2023
I've bike numerous routes scattered around the country and this one is at the top of the list for splendor and awakening the spirit.
— Review left June 27, 2023
Great trip, very well executed. Thoroughly enjoyed this program.
— Review left October 1, 2022
Wallace Idaho was a great base-camp to learn about the local history and experience the effects of mining and fire close up. The trip leaders had designed bike tours which enhanced the group experience and satisfied once a decade bikers as well as the weekly bikers. The mix of group activities and time on your own was spot-on.
— Review left September 29, 2022
Great biking riding in a really interesting environment/terrain.
— Review left September 26, 2022
This program is perfect for riders of all levels. The trails are all unique which makes every single day a new and beautiful experience. Mountains, lakes, rivers, tunnels, trestles, bridges, even moose......who could ask for more!
— Review left September 20, 2022
It is amazing that you can be in the middle of the mountains and forests and yet ride 72 miles on an almost completely flat and paved bike path.
— Review left September 18, 2022
If you like biking and want to bike some of the most spectacular scenic trails in the country while also learning about the history and people of the Idaho Panhandle as well as meeting others who love to bike, this trip is for you. From start to finish, this trip was so well run by the tour leaders that all you need to do is to show up ready to bike and to enjoy a full week of fun.
— Review left September 11, 2022
Biking the Idaho Panhandle on Rails to Trails was a great experience. Our tour leaders (Joel, Lisa and Kenzi) were well organized, thoughtful in their choice of daily Rails to Trails sections to ride and always available to help (Thank you!). The Hiawatha Trail is superb and we had a beautiful weather day to enjoy the beautiful mountainous views. There was one negative regarding this tour - our first day was an unseasonal 44 degrees and raining - brrrrr - a challenging day but we did it!
— Review left June 30, 2022
This program provides a great experience if you're looking for:
-A great daily bike ride
-Spectacular scenery
-Fascinating history
-The camaraderie of fellow participants.
— Review left June 26, 2022
This was a wonderful biking trip! Northern Idaho is beautiful and the trails are in excellent shape. The leaders,Joel,Lisa,and Kenzi were supportive,approachable,informative,and very organized. It was not too strenuous for a 77 year old female. I highly recommend it. Mary June 2022
— Review left June 26, 2022
This is a safe bicyling adventure on a paved former railbed, through tunnels, over trestles, along beautiful marshes with lots of birds. The weather can be fickle in this low-altitude, mountain pass, but the scenery is spectacular.
— Review left June 26, 2022
Great program! Wonderful biking opportunities--especially the Hiawatha Trail which is a real gem. This section of Idaho is beautiful terrain with lots of history.
— Review left June 25, 2022
Both the trails and the town we stayed in were absolutely beautiful. The physical activity, outdoor lunches, and surrounding beauty seemed to bring a quieting and peace to everyone.
— Review left September 28, 2021
A ride through some of the most beautiful forest and wetlands you can imagine. Gorgeous lakes and rivers. An optional trip to go down into a silver mine. Good food and nice accommodations. Well-planned, with options for various activity levels.
— Review left September 25, 2021
The Idaho panhandle has a little bit of everything...physical activity, beautiful scenery, opportunities to explore local cities. The guides and participants made the experience feel like a family affair....even included the family dog Bones, who we just adore....Thanks Roads Scholar
— Review left September 19, 2021
I have done this trip twice and it was a lot of fun with good exercise, good food, great accommodations, beautiful scenery and great people, both the attendees and the program leaders. They are very well organized. I highly recommend it.
— Review left September 15, 2021
The scenery on this bicycle trip was spectacular. It included mountains dotted with pines, quiet rivers reflecting surrounding pines, lakes, marshes, a burnt section of pines, and some wildlife and of course, bridges, tunnels and trestles. Participants were encouraged to ride at their own pace. Joel and Lisa did a great job planning and implementing each day’s activities, some of which took place after the bike rides ended. Rick and Eric added their own colorful stories and knowledge of the area.
— Review left September 13, 2021
This was an awesome trip. It was our first bicycling tour and our first Road Scholar trip. We were very satisfied with the guide, the equipment, the Coeur d'Alene trails were so beautiful and easy to bike, we saw moose and other wildlife. The hotel accommodation was very roomy and nice, our host at the hotel was fun, he was one of our instructors. He bent over backwards to make the whole experience a great experience. I highly recommend this trip to anyone, even a more novice biker.
— Review left July 6, 2019
The trip was wonderful- sunny and downhill most of the way.
— Review left June 16, 2019