Coeur dAlene Trail State Park
73-Mile Paved Rail-Trail Across the Idaho Panhandle — Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes From Plummer to Mullan, Biking Hiking and Cross-Country Skiing on a Converted Northern Pacific Railroad Grade, Passes Along the Shore of Stunning Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Coeur d’Alene River, Through Historic Silver Valley Mining Towns, Multiple Trailheads With Parking and Restrooms, ADA-Accessible Paved Surface, Managed by Idaho Parks and Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Kootenai Shoshone and Benewah Counties Northern Idaho
Coeur d’Alene Trail State Park (officially the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes) is a 73-mile paved rail-trail stretching from Plummer to Mullan across the Idaho Panhandle, managed jointly by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. The trail features 73 miles of fully paved, ADA-accessible surface on a converted Northern Pacific Railroad grade, scenic riding along the shore of stunning Lake Coeur d’Alene, passage through the Coeur d’Alene River valley and Chain of Lakes, travel through historic Silver Valley mining towns including Wallace, Kellogg, and Cataldo, multiple trailheads with parking, restrooms, and picnic areas along the route, biking, hiking, inline skating, and cross-country skiing opportunities, gentle grades suitable for all fitness levels (typically less than 2% grade), and passage across the Coeur d’Alene Tribal reservation with interpretive panels about tribal history and culture.
The lakeside sections are breathtaking — riding along the shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene on the smooth paved trail offers views of crystal-clear water, forested mountains, and osprey nests that rival any rail-trail in America.
The Silver Valley section passes through historic mining towns that once produced more silver than anywhere on Earth — the trail follows the same railroad grade that carried billions of dollars in ore from the mines of Wallace and Kellogg.
Things to Do
- Biking — 73 mi paved, gentle grades
- Lake scenery — Lake Coeur d’Alene shore
- History — Silver Valley mining towns
- Hiking — sections or full trail
- XC skiing — winter use
- ADA accessible — fully paved
Trail Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Route | Plummer to Mullan — 73 miles |
| Surface | Fully paved, ADA-accessible |
| Grade | <2% — gentle, all fitness levels |
| Scenery | Lake CdA, river valley, Silver Valley |
| Trailheads | Multiple with parking, restrooms |
| Managed By | Idaho Parks + Coeur d’Alene Tribe |
| Coordinates | 47.5333° N, 116.7833° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildlife & Nature
Coeur d’Alene Trail SP — along the 72-mile Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. The trail’s Silver Valley, lakes, and wetlands support bald eagles, ospreys, and moose.
Nearby Attractions
Harrison — at the trail. Lake Coeur d’Alene — nearby.
How long is the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes?
The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is 73 miles of fully paved, ADA-accessible rail-trail stretching from Plummer to Mullan across the Idaho Panhandle. The converted Northern Pacific Railroad grade features gentle grades under 2%, scenic riding along Lake Coeur d’Alene, passage through historic Silver Valley mining towns, multiple trailheads with parking and restrooms, and interpretive panels about Coeur d’Alene Tribal history. Managed jointly by Idaho Parks and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.
Last updated: May 2026
