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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!

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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Sep 4 - Sep 10, 2023
Starting at
2,149
Sep 10 - Sep 16, 2023
Starting at
2,149
Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2023
Starting at
2,149
Jun 2 - Jun 8, 2024
Starting at
2,249
Jun 9 - Jun 15, 2024
Starting at
2,249
Jun 16 - Jun 22, 2024
Starting at
2,249
Sep 2 - Sep 8, 2024
Starting at
2,249
Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2024
Starting at
2,249
Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2024
Starting at
2,249
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Sep 4 - Sep 10, 2023
Starting at
2,469
Sep 10 - Sep 16, 2023
Starting at
2,469
Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2023
Starting at
2,469
Jun 2 - Jun 8, 2024
Starting at
2,709
Jun 9 - Jun 15, 2024
Starting at
2,709
Jun 16 - Jun 22, 2024
Starting at
2,709
Sep 2 - Sep 8, 2024
Starting at
2,709
Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2024
Starting at
2,709
Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2024
Starting at
2,709

At a Glance

Former railroad trestles stretched across fir-filled valleys and train tunnels plunging into rocky mountainsides form the milieu for a cycling adventure in northern Idaho’s panhandle. On the Couer d’Alene, Hiawatha and Centennial Rails to Trails routes — all of them top-notch recreational bike trails — pedal through charming villages and areas of fascinating history, unique geology and diverse ecology with interpretation by local experts.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Bike 10–30 miles at a leisurely pace on streets with minimal traffic and elevation gains. Many rides offer varying distance options. Several bike paths above 3,000 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Learn about and take in the small-town ambiance of local mining towns Wallace and Kellogg.
  • Bike the Hiawatha trail, crown jewel of our nation’s Rails to Trails routes, through nine train tunnels and across seven trestles with views of the towering Bitterroot Mountains.
  • Observe moose, deer, eagles, osprey, turtles and plants while biking.

General Notes

Comfort bike and helmet provided. Recommended are padded bike pants/shorts, bike gloves, comfortable bike shoes (no cleats), handlebar bag, rain gear. Program requires signed liability release waiver. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
The Mullan Road: Carving a Passage through the Frontier Northwest. 1859-62
by Paul D. McDermott and Ronald E. Grin
Focuses on John Mullan as he worked in the Idaho Panhandle from 1859-62. Book available at Amazon.com
The Big Burn
by Timothy Egan
Describes the beginning of the National Forest Service in preserving much of our natural area as well as the 1910 forest fire that burned much of the area.
Silver Linings
by KSPS-PBS
We recommend you watch Silver Linings a 60 minute video produced by KSPS-PBS which provides a good historical perspective of the Silver Valley where we will biking and visiting during our program. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOaC3OzpkT0
John Mullan: The Tumultuous Life of a Western Road Builder
by Keith Peterson
Portrays the history of the area in 1850-1870's. Book available at Amazon.com
Meals
15 Meals
6 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
4 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Jun 04, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023
  • Jun 04, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023
  • Sep 04, 2023 - Sep 10, 2023
  • Sep 10, 2023 - Sep 16, 2023
  • Sep 17, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023
  • Jun 02, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
  • Jun 09, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
  • Jun 16, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024
  • Sep 02, 2024 - Sep 08, 2024
  • Sep 08, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024
  • Sep 15, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.
6 nights
Wallace
Wallace Inn is within easy walking to historic town of Wallace. Rails to Trails bike trail is across street from Inn.





Important registration tip:
If you want to attend the live lecture, please do not wait until the last minute to enroll.
If you enroll after a lecture is complete, we’ll send you a recording of the event.