Coeur d’Alene Parkway — Higgens Point west return
Idaho · Greenway
Walk from the public Higgens Point day-use arrival to the paved main parkway. Head west along the separated lakeside bicycle path for up to two miles and retrace. Keep off boat ramps, the beach and ordinary traffic lanes. This is east of the Riverstone outing already in the guide.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Coeur d’Alene · Idaho
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved main non-motorized lake parkway
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Lakeside trail with rolling rises, winding slopes, ramps and wind exposure. Control speed on descents.
- Starting location
- Coeur d’Alene Parkway public Higgens Point day-use access, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Approximate named public park/facility reference, not a surveyed entrance or parking stall.
Coeur d’Alene Parkway — Higgens Point west return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Coeur d’Alene Parkway public Higgens Point day-use access, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Use currently signed ordinary public visitor spaces and walk the access to the path. Reserved activities, private business lots and boat-trailer spaces are not assumed available. Current gate, parking and event terms govern; no guaranteed stall.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk from the public Higgens Point day-use arrival to the paved main parkway. Head west along the separated lakeside bicycle path for up to two miles and retrace. Keep off boat ramps, the beach and ordinary traffic lanes. This is east of the Riverstone outing already in the guide.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved main non-motorized lake parkway. Lakeside trail with rolling rises, winding slopes, ramps and wind exposure. Control speed on descents.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
State day-use normally 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; manager discretion and posted gate signs govern. Prefer daylight. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Fresh state operator profile explicitly permits cyclists of all ages on the paved 5.7-mile parkway, a component of North Idaho Centennial. Its beach and boat-launch areas are separate uses;5.7 and 24 regional miles are not added. State profile permits Class 1/2 e-bikes; follow current posted rules. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.