map A TRULY UNIQUE Now, the trail itself is part of the environmental cleanup in a partner- ship between the Union Pacific The "Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes" is one Railroad, the U.S. Government, the of the most spectacular and popular State of Idaho and the Coeur d’Alene in the western United States. Tribe. The thick layer of on the Here, you will find 73 miles of newly laid trail and the gravel barriers along the asphalt that’s perfect for road bikers and trail serve to isolate the contami- in-line skaters. nants and allow the area to be The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes used once again. Although not nearly spans the Panhandle of all of the trail is susceptible to Idaho as it runs along rivers, recontamination, it’s best to use beside lakes and through Idaho’s caution and follow trail rules. historic Silver Valley. The section between Plummer and Harrison has been thoroughly cleaned and is not susceptible to recontamination. Because the section between Harrison and Mullan is vulnerable to flooding, contami- nants may be in the soil around the trail. Please stay on the trail The unique- and in ness of the trail isn’t simply the desig- beautiful scenery and attractions along nated its route, but it’s an innovative solution picnic areas. to the environmental problems caused by the early miners in the Valley.

Silver was discovered in the Valley PROTECT YOURSELF BY around 1884 and construction of the rail line to support the growing mining and FOLLOWING THE RULES timber industries was started in 1888. ¥ Stay on the trail. Much of the trail today follows this ¥ Wash hands and face before eating. original rail line, giving it a gentle grade. ¥ Eat at designated waysides and trailheads. When the rail line was built, mine waste ¥ Remove dirt from clothes, toys, pets, rock and tailings containing heavy met- shoes, and equipment before leaving als were used for the original rail bed. the area. In addition, the bed was contaminated ¥ Don’t let children play near shorelines with accidental ore concentrate spillage. or off the trail. ¥ Carry water for drinking and washing. Attractions mation and artifacts from the late 1890s and early 1900s. The old jail, a structure con- structed entirely of 2 x 4’s and built Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum around 1920, has been This railroad museum is located in an his- moved to the Crane toric depot listed on the National Register of House site. Historic Places. The museum transports you Coeur d’Alene’s Old back to the time when Mission State railroads were the king The state park features the of transportation. oldest standing building in Exhibits tell of the rich Idaho, the Mission of the history of railroading Sacred Heart. Also known as in the Coeur d’Alene Cataldo Mission, it was built Mining District and between 1848 and 1853 by of the depot itself. members of the Coeur d’Alene You can see a rare Tribe and Catholic missionaries. The build- 13-foot glass map of the Northern ing has walls one-foot thick and was built Pacific Railroad. entirely without nails. The park also has a restored parish house next Sierra Silver Mine Tour door to the Mission and an his- This unique tour offers a rare opportunity to toric cemetery. personally experience the heritage of the Heyburn Silver State Park Valley. This is the The oldest state tour park in the Pacific Northwest. Over 5000 acres of begins forested land invites you to explore its by boarding more than 22 miles of backcountry trails. a sixteen-passenger trolley. On Three lakes and the St. Joe River make up the short trip to and from the mine portal, a the 2300 acres of clean, clear water that narrated tour of Wallace is provided. Hard beckons to water lovers. Heyburn has three hats are issued at the entrance and an campgrounds, one adjacent to the trail. experienced guide takes you through the Heyburn’s cruise boat, the “Idaho”, offers main tunnel of the mine. relaxing brunch and dinner cruises and an occasional cruise to Harrison. Crane House in Harrison Harrison has a col- Kellogg orful historical her- At the heart of the Silver itage and the Valley, a rich mining area Crane Historical east of Coeur d’Alene is Society perpetu- Kellogg, named for the man ates it in the who discovered the largest sil- Crane House ver strike in the area. Kellogg Museum. It is home to the world’s longest contains his- gondola, Silver Mountain Ski torical infor- Resort, Crystal Gold Mine, Staff House Museum and more. What to expect Flora & fauna

You don’t have to be fit to enjoy this trail with Wildlife is abundant along the trail. The its gentle grade and smooth surface. The trail best time to see wildlife is in the evening has 20 developed trailheads and 17 scenic along the more remote sections between waysides that have picnic tables and benches. Enaville and Harrison. In this chain of Dispersed along the trail are 36 unique lakes section you will find a large popula- bridges and trestles that cross mountain tion of waterfowl and other water-based creeks, whitewater animals. Moose, osprey, eagles, herons, rivers and tranquil otters, and beavers are a few of the many lakes. The east end animals you may see. The ecosystem of the trail passes ranges from narrow mountain valleys to through a narrow low marshland. Expect to see white pine mountain valley once and douglas fir in the upper reaches of heavily mined for the trail and willows, cottonwood and pon- silver. The valley derosa pine in the lower section. In the is dotted with fall the wooded hillsides and trees sur- numerous small rounding the chain of lakes are ablaze historic mining with color. With the abundance of water, communities each numerous plants are present such as offering their own water lilies, cattails and wild rice. unique features. The middle section of Hunting & Fishing the trail follows the tranquil Coeur d’Alene River, passing fifteen small Hunters may use the lakes and marshes loaded with trail for access to other waterfowl. The west end of the hunting property. trail lies along the shoreline of Discharge of firearms scenic Coeur d’Alene Lake or hunting from or for six miles. It crosses a across the trail cor- 3100-foot bridge/trestle ridor is prohibited. to Heyburn State Park, Fishing is allowed the Northwest’s oldest along the entire state park. The trail corridor, but not then follows the remote forested Plummer Creek canyon for six miles, ending in the recommend- community of Plummer. ed due to shoreline Trail management contamina- tion. Fishing The trail is divided into two sections based is also dis- on management. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe couraged manages the portion of the trail within their on leased reservation boundary (14.5 miles between or private Plummer and Harrison). The Idaho land. Department of and Recreation man- Fishing ages the rest of the trail from Harrison to from Mullan. Through a joint powers agreement, bridges is numerous cities and counties have agreed encouraged but use to assist the trail managers with law caution when back casting. enforcement and maintenance. T he newly constructed 73 mile long asphalt trail nearly spans the Panhandle of Idaho. The trail, which starts in Plummer, generally follows the shoreline of Coeur d’Alene Lake then passes through a chain of lakes and marshland evnvironment and follows the scenic Coeur d’Alene River up into the mountains to Mullan. Enjoy this Northwest treasure.

Special Events

Any group wishing to host a special event or commercial activity on the trail must have authorization from the trail manager. Please see the useful phone numbers section for contact information.

Trail Etiquette

¥ Be courteous to all users ¥ Slower traffic has right of way ¥ Do not block path ¥ No more than two abreast ¥ Bikers yield to pedestrians ¥ Use safe speed ¥ Signal when approaching from the rear ¥ Keep right except to pass ¥ Control your dog and pack out excrement ¥ Do not litter (pack in/ pack out) Future Possibilities How I Can Help

In the next few years we will better under- The trail’s potential cannot be reached stand how people use the trail without the help of the citizens who live and what they expect from and work there. Volunteers can adopt a it. With community section of the trail to help the manager support, we keep a watchful eye on it and to assist in anticipate picking up litter. In addition, you can help to enhance the trail by making a tax- deductible donation to the non-profit group, the Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands at 208-344-7141.

© Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe

Useful Equipment

¥ Water ¥ Sunscreen ¥ Daypack ¥ Camera and connecting ¥ High-energy food film the west end of ¥ Small first-aid kit the trail to the ¥ Trail map / brochure Washington State John ¥ Sunglasses Wayne Pioneer which travels from Seattle to Tekoa. We hope to connect the east end of the trail from Mullan to the Route of the Hiawatha rail trail on the Montana border. We also expect to add parking lots and Legend expand or install additional toilets.

Safety Tips

¥ Bikers and in-line skaters Change in Elevation Additional 3,400 If you are looking for a downhill experience, should always wear helmets 3,200 the legend below will help you plan 3,000 interpretive signs are 2,800 your starting point on the trail. ¥ Always use lights at night planned along the trail so you can learn 2,600 2,400 ¥ Obey road crossings signs about the colorful history of the area. 2,200 2,000

Mullan Wallace Cataldo Kellogg Chatcolet Plummer Weather Other area trails

The climate in the area is as varied as its THE ROUTE OF THE HIAWATHA TRAIL landscape. Weather is influenced by The Route of the Hiawatha is one of the Pacific weather patterns, most breathtak- which moderate temper- ing scenic ature extremes. The stretches of average highs in June, rail trail in the July and August are in country. the 80s with lows in Winding the 50s. In the win- through 10 ter, the lows can tunnels reach Ð20 with and highs near freez- across ing. You can 7 high expect snow on the ground for about a month trestles, this 15-mile route crosses the on rugged Bitterroot Mountains the Cataldo to between Idaho and Plummer section while Montana. The Route of the the upper canyon sec- Hiawatha is best known for tions near Mullan and the long, dark St. Paul Pass, or Wallace can expect plenty "Taft" Tunnel, which burrows for of snow from December 1.7 miles under the state line. to March for Nordic skiing The trail is located approxi- or snowmobiling. Rain mately 20 miles south of and snow are frequent due Wallace, Idaho. to the mountainous terrain. For more information about Call the National Weather this trail, call 208-744-1301 or Service forecast line at visit www. skilookout.com. 509-244-6395 or check out www.weather.com for an on-line fore- cast.

If you are driving in the winter call 208- 336-6600 for Idaho road condi- tions. Respect private property No Camping or fires

There are many miles of private land adja- Camping is not allowed along the entire cent to the trail corridor. Please stay on the trail corridor due to health concerns. For trail to prevent confrontation with landown- those who wish to travel and camp along ers. Respect their privacy and obey the no the trail, private and public campgrounds trespassing signs. Please do not access the are located close by. No campfires or numerous private docks and boats along discharge of fireworks are allowed within Coeur d’Alene Lake. the trail corridor. types of use allowed Drinking water

The trail is a 10-foot wide asphalt trail open Please do not drink surface water even if to walking, in-line skating, road/mountain filtered. Safe water sources can be found biking, Nordic skiing and in each community and at some trailheads. snowshoeing. Horses Bring plenty of water along because some and pack stock are not sections of the trail are remote. Glass con- allowed on the trail so tainers are discouraged.

Pet policy

Dogs are welcome but must remain on a short leash and be under control. Owners should pack their pet’s excrement out, so please carry a plastic bag. as not to Much of the trail is a wildlife damage the asphalt viewing area, so do not and gravel barriers, which allow isolate the contamination. your No motorized vehicles pet to are allowed on the trail leave except for a short portion from Wallace the trail. to Mullan where are allowed when there is enough snow to protect the trail surface. The trail manager will decide when use will end by posting restrictions at both ends of the trail. Electric wheelchairs are allowed on the trail. uses not allowed

No ATVs, electric golf carts, electric or gas powered , four-wheel drive vehicles or any motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail, shoulder of the trail or within the trail corridor. useful phone numbers Local Governments City of Mullan 744-1515 Management City of Wallace 752-1147 City of Osburn 752-0001 TRIBE TRAIL MANAGER, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, City of Kellogg 783-7751 P. O. Box 408, Plummer ID 83851 City of Smelterville 786-3351 1-208-686-7045 City of Pinehurst 682-3721 e-mail: [email protected] City of Harrison 689-3212 STATE TRAIL MANAGER, Idaho Department City of Plummer 686-1641 of Parks and Recreation, Coeur d’Alene’s Shoshone County 753-5475 Old Mission State Park P.O. Box 30, Kootenai County 446-1000 Cataldo ID 83810 1-208-682-3814 Kootenai County Park District 772-9239 e-mail: [email protected] Benewah County 245-3212 Emergency Services Visitor Services Coeur d’Alene Tribal Police 686-0137 Shoshone County Sheriff 556-1114 ¥ Harrison Chamber of Commerce Benewah County Sheriff 245-2555 689-3669 (www.harrisonidaho.com) Kootenai County Sheriff 664-1511 ¥ Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Idaho State Police 772-8585 Commerce 784-0821 Ambulance/Fire 911 (www.kellogg-id.org) HOSPITALS ¥ Wallace Chamber of Commerce ¥ Shoshone Medical Center 753-7151 (www.historic- in Kellogg 784-1221 wallace.org) ¥ Benewah Medical Center ¥ Snowmobile Conditions in Plummer 686-1931 682-3814 ¥ Benewah Community Hospital BIKE REPAIR SERVICE AND RENTALS in St. Maries 245-5551 ¥ Excelsior Cycle & Sport Shop Other Agencies in Kellogg 786-3751 ¥ Pedal Pushers Rental & Repair ¥ Idaho State Department of in Harrison 689-3436 Environmental Quality 783-5781 MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS ¥ US Environmental Protection ¥ Crystal Gold Mine 783-4653 Agency 1-800- ¥ Silver Mountain Resort 783-1111 424-4372 ¥ Staff House Mining ¥ Panhandle Health Museum 786-4141 District 783-0707 ¥ Sierra Silver Mine Tour • USFS Coeur d’ 752-5151 Alene River Ranger District ¥ NP Depot Railroad 752-1221 Museum 752-0111 ¥ Oasis Bordello Museum ¥ Heyburn State 753-0801 Park 686-1308 ¥ Wallace District Mining • Coeur d’Alene’s Old Museum 556-1592 Mission State Park 682-3814 ¥ Crane House Wallace Mining Museum ¥ Idaho Department of Fish and Game Museum at Harrison 689-3111 789-1414 • Coeur d’Alene Tribe Natural Resources ¥ Heyburn State Park Boat Cruises Department 686-8502 686-4030 ¥ Plummer Wellness Center 686-9355