Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 682-3814
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 787 acres, Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes lies in Kootenai County, about 18 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene.
Things to do include winter sports, historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Trail types include walk, bike (including Class 1, 2 E-Bikes), in-line skate, electric wheelchair, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing. Winter recreation opportunities are various and rewarding. When conditions exist, sections of the trail are groomed and packed for winter recreation. Please contact trail staff at 208.682.3814 or old@idpr.idaho.gov for the latest conditions.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee $7/day ($14/day for non-residents at premium parks), waived by the Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.
Statewide fee rule from Idaho's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Idaho park passes
- Idaho State Parks Passport — $10 per vehicle per year (Idaho residents, bought with vehicle registration). Waives the motor vehicle entrance fee at Idaho state parks; camping and other fees still apply; not valid for Park N' Ski Details
- Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) Annual sticker — $80. Waives the daily motor vehicle entrance fee (aimed at out-of-state guests) Details
From the Idaho state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov)
- Phone
- 1-888-922-6743
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording · leash up to 6 feet
Pets: Yes on a 6-foot leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight: Camping is prohibited along the trail or within the trail right-of-way, but there are several public and private operated facilities within easy distance
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingWinter sportsFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsPicnicking
Trails
Winter Groomed Nordic Track(s): Yes
Trail Types: • Hike
- Bike
- Nordic
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Features: • ADA Trail
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Coeur d'Alene — about 18 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.5058, -116.5355
- Phone
- (208) 682-3814
- old@idpr.idaho.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 61 miles E of Spokane, WA | 28 miles SE of Coeur d'Alene, ID | 145 miles N of Lewiston, ID | 140 miles NW of Missoula, MT
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 28, 2026
- WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology