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TOUR OF THE COEUR D’ALENES
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July 8, 2006
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A one day cycling tour of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes which runs through the heart of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Aboriginal Territory. Starting in Wallace, Idaho, you'll travel alongside the trail where the Coeur d'Alene people hunted, fished and lived. You can pedal as little as 28 miles to Kellogg and back or as far as 130 miles round trip to Plummer. Along the way, you'll find yourself in quiet coves, you'll enjoy waterfowl, deer, elk or moose. Experience this beautiful, ancient land by bike and take whatever turnaround point you wish to return to historic Wallace, Idaho.
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THE ROUTES
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The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes is a very easy route, with only about 2,000 feet of elevation, occurring at each end of the trail. You'll gain 1000 feet between Wallace & Kellogg and the other 1,000 ft between Plummer and Harrison. There is a maximum 2% grade and the elevation gain takes place over 15 miles. The Trail of the Coeur'd'Alenes is a paved trail. This ride can be done on a Road or Mountain Bike, if you go with the Mt. Bike, we would suggest a slicker tire!
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Wallace to Kellogg - 28 miles round trip. Start off with breakfast in Wallace, ride to Kellogg for our first food stop. Take a gondola ride if you wish up to the top of Silver Mt., the longest single stage people carrier in the world. Gondola tickets can be purchased upon arrival…and yes, you can take your bike if you like. Food stop.
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Wallace to Enaville – 38 miles round trip. Visit the historic Snake Pit Bar & Restaurant, a landmark for over 100 years, serving as a boomtown bar, railroad layover, hotel, house of ill repute, and starting point for loggers and miners of yesteryear. We’ll furnish water and Gatorade, but if you’d like to mozy in for a drink, eats and a look around, they’ll treat you with some true north Idaho hospitality. Water stop.
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Wallace to Rose Lake – 66 miles round trip. You’ll pass by the Cataldo Mission, home of the oldest standing building in Idaho, which has played a key role in the development of the northwest. The entire mission was built without the use of a single nail and you can still see the small handprints in some of the walls of the little Indian children who helped in the construction. Food Stop.
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Wallace to Cave Lake – 82 miles round trip. A good portion of the ride from Rose Lake to Cave Lake winds along or through waterways…a beautiful part of the journey. Water stop.
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Wallace to Harrison – 100 miles round trip. Continue your tour on to the quaint little town of Harrison on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene. We will have a bus in Harrison for those wishing to be transported back to Wallace. Stop by for an ice cream cone after feasting at our food stop in Harrison Park. Food stop.
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Wallace to Plummer – 130 miles. The last leg of this option, between Harrison & Plummer, has been touted as the most spectacular scenery on the Trail of the Coeur d’ Alenes. This magnificent leg takes you on the bridge across Lake Chatcolet at the lower end of Lake Coeur d’Alene. A bus in Harrison awaits those not wishing to ride their bikes back to Wallace. Food stop.
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THE FOOD STOPS
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Wallace – Breakfast & Dinner
Kellogg – Food Stop
Enaville (Snake Pit Bar & Restaurant) – Water stop
Rose Lake – Food Stop
Cave Lake – Water Stop
Harrison – Food Stop
Plummer – Food Stop
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THE BUS RIDE
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If you don't want to ride back from Harrison, we will have a Trolley awaiting the first 17 passengers to sign up. A bike trailer will haul your bikes separately. The Trolley ride is 2 hours back to Wallace and will return you to the Wallace Inn for the dinner stop. The bus is an additional $10.
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BREAKFAST
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Pancakes served up at the Wallace High School, one block from the Wallace Inn (registration headquarters). Starts at 6:30am and served until 9am
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DINNER
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Baked potato bar with chili and all the fixins, served from 4pm - 7pm at the Wallace Inn. Beer garden available. Indoor/outdoor dining – weather dependent.
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START TIMES
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Breakfast served from 6:30am – 9am at the Wallace High School, one block from the host hotel, the Wallace Inn.
Start Times for Cave Lake, Harrison & Plummer routes: 8am
Start Times for Kellogg, Enaville & Rose Lake routes: 9am
Dinner served from 4pm - 7pm at the Wallace Inn. Kick back and relax with a baked potato bar and beer garden …you’ll definitely want to spend the night to enjoy it all!
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REGISTRATION
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Registration Headquarters will be located at the Wallace Inn in the heart of Wallace. Packet pickup will be from 6:30am – 9am on Saturday, July 8th.
Pre - Register online at www.roundandround.com or mail in registrations postmarked by Friday, July 1st. $10 late fees apply. Packet pickup Saturday morning from 6:30am to 9am.
Fees: (includes breakfast, food stops, dinner & t - shirt)
$40 without bus
$50 with bus (from Harrison to Wallace)
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LODGING
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Lodging in Wallace, ID
HOST HOTEL & Registration headquarters
Wallace Inn (formerly the Best Western Wallace Inn)
(800) 643 - 2386
restaurant, pool, hot tub
The Beale House
(208) 752 - 7151
Bed and Breakfast, hot tub
The Brooks Hotel and Restaurant
(208) 752 - 0469
The Ryan Hotel
(208) 753 - 6001
Country Lane Resort
Near the Snakepit
www.countrylaneresort.com
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DIRECTIONS TO WALLACE
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It’s easy…hop on I - 90 and take any of the Wallace exits…it’s a small town. We’ll update event headquarters information in more detail on our website.
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OTHER WALLACE ACTIVITES
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It’s a festive weekend in Wallace during the Tour…..there is a carnival for the kids (and adults too!), The Circus Is Coming To Town! Culpepper & Merriweather presents: UNDER THE BIG TOP. Show times are 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Advanced tickets at all area grocery stores, Wallace Merchants, and Visitor Center. Children (2 - 12) - $6.00 Adults - $8.00 for more information call 208 - 556 - 1171.
GYRO Days - A long - standing tradition, this event involves a family carnival on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Time chances are sold in anticipation of the giant “beach” ball reaching its destination. Visitors can watch the ball’s progress as it tumbles along the clear water of the South Fork of the Coeur d Alene River between Mullan and Wallace. For information call 208 - 753 - 7151 or email director@wallaceidahochamber.com
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