Idaho
has an abundance of recreational resources.
The large lakes of the north such as Coeur
d’Alene, Pend Oreille, and Priest
Lake provide great boating and fishing,
but camping, hiking, mountain biking and
road cycling is also popular. The Coeur
d’Alene area offers especially nice
(and safe) cycling routes. The relatively
new 73 miles (117 km) long all paved bicycle
trail of the Coeur d’Alenes makes
for an unforgettable cycling experience. More...
Idaho
has an abundance of recreational resources.
The large lakes of the north such as Coeur
d’Alene, Pend Oreille, and Priest
Lake provide great boating and fishing,
but camping, hiking, mountain biking and
road cycling is also popular. The Coeur
d’Alene area offers especially nice
(and safe) cycling routes. The relatively
new 73 miles (117 km) long all paved bicycle
trail of the Coeur d’Alenes makes
for an unforgettable cycling experience. Less...
The best time
to visit Coeur d’Alene for cycling
activities is between late May and early
September, when the temperatures are warm
and rainfall is minimal. Less...
Climate and
Weather
Summer weather is relatively mild due to influence
of weather patterns from the Pacific Ocean.
Average summertime temperatures are in the
70s and 80s Fahrenheit (21 to 26 Celsius),
perfect for cycling. Overnight lows in June
through August are in the 50’s Fahrenheit
(10 to 11 Celsius).
In winter the lows are well under 0 Fahrenheit
(-17 Celsius), while the highs are around
32 Fahrenheit (0 Celsius); and snow covers
the ground for more than a month or longer
at higher elevations. Less...
How
to Get There
If you are
traveling by air from out of state, you
will most likely arrive at Boise International
Airport. From there you have the option
to take a regional flight to Spokane, Washington
about 35 miles from Coeur d'Alene. Shuttle
buses from Spokane airport also serve Coeur
d’Alene.
If you are traveling by car from the south,
Coeur d'Alene is about 390 miles north of
Boise on Idaho 55 and U.S. 95. It is an
approximate seven-hour drive from Boise.
If you are traveling by car from the west,
Coeur d’Alene is about 32 miles east
of Spokane, Washington on I-90.
If you are traveling by car from the east,
Coeur d’Alene is about 62 miles west
from the Montana state border on I-90.
Approximate driving times:
From Boise, Idaho – 7 hours
From Spokane, Washington – 40 minutes
From the Montana state border – 1
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Accommodations
Coeur d’Alene
has plenty of accommodations, ranging from
fancy hotels and B&Bs to small, functional
establishments. However, it is recommended
you make reservations ahead, especially
if you are traveling from out of state and/or
during high season (June – August).
You will also find clean motels and/or B&Bs
in the small towns located along the Trail
of the Coeur d’Alenes. Less...
The Roads
The surfaces
of roads around Coeur d'Alene are generally
good. On some mountain roads you may find
occasional road hazard in the form of cracked
pavement, pothole, gravel or sand.
Paved shoulders on rural roads and in the
mountains are minimal or non-existent and
many tertiary roads are unpaved. Less...
What
You Need To Know
Coeur d'Alene
was founded in 1887 in northern Idaho. Its
elevation is 2,152 feet above sea level.
The town is located at the edge of Lake
Couer d'Alene. Both the town and the lake
are named for the Coeur d'Alene Indians,
known in their own language as the Schitsu'umsh.
The lake, with 135 miles of shoreline, sits
within reservation boundaries.
Local points of interest: Sierra Silver
Mine Tour at Silver Valley; Crane House
in Harrison (historical museum); Heyburn
State Park (oldest in the Pacific Northwest);
Kellog, the heart of the Silver Valley with
the world’s longest gondola ski lift,
Silver Mountain Ski Resort, Crystal Gold
Mine and more; Coeur d’Alene’s
Old Mission State Park with the oldest standing
building in Idaho, the Cataldo Mission. Less...
