View of Lake Coeur d'Alene – Higgens Point loop from Dalton Gardens

View of Lake Coeur d'Alene – Higgens Point loop from Dalton Gardens

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View of Lake Coeur d'Alene – Higgens Point loop from Dalton Gardens

04:09

76.9km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

View of Lake Coeur d'Alene

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park is along the same path as part of the North Idaho Centennial Trail. The path boasts smaller parks, overlooks, and beaches with access from the …

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17.9 km

Higgens Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Accessible from CDA via the centennial trail. Awesome picnic spot with a great view. The segment of trail from downtown to this point was wide and comfortable despite a decent …

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35.6 km

Lilypad Bay

Bay

49.2 km

Fernan Saddle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fernan Saddle offers stunning vistas and wooded areas. Take Forest Road 268, a paved two-lane road that leads right to the saddle where you'll find the start of several trails, …

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57.6 km

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests, a stunning tapestry of land and water. The diverse wildlife includes elk, deer, grizzly bears, wolves, and caribou.

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69.3 km

Downtown Coeur d'Alene Car Show

Highlight • Structure

Downtown Coeur d’Alene blends small-town charm with lakefront views, offering a walkable mix of local shops, cafes, and art galleries. In summer, the area buzzes with activity thanks to outdoor …

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69.9 km

Coeur d'Alene City Park and Beach

Highlight • Beach

City park is located right on the bike path. It is the place to be in the summer. It's the lively heart of the lake, offering a swim beach, basketball …

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71.1 km

Here, the lake turns into the river, and you can follow the Spokane River for several miles. This river meanders 111 miles from Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Lake Roosevelt, which is part of the mighty Columbia River.

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76.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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