The best road cycling routes around Wardner

Mullan sits at 3,278 feet above sea level in a sheltered canyon of the Coeur d’Alene Mountains, six miles from the Montana border. Downtown has historic architecture and mining relics, including the Morning Club building and the Captain John Mullan Museum.

Wallace is known as the “Silver Capital of the World.” While in town, check out the Wallace District Mining Museum, Sierra Silver Mine Tour, and Northern Pacific Depot Museum to learn more about this rich mining history. The population of Wallace is under 1000 people, but it seems busier in the summer due to tourism.

Kellogg is nestled in Idaho’s Silver Valley, at the foothills of the Bitterroot and Kootenai ranges. The town was built during the late 1800s mining boom and named after Noah Kellogg. Popular activities in Kellogg include visiting Silver Mountain Resort, mountain biking, hiking, playing disc golf, taking a gondola ride, and exploring nearby waterways.

This bridge over the South Fork Coeur d'Alene River is one of the few scenic bridges along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, giving views of pine forests and the river below.

Bull Run State Park offers dispersed camping near Bull Run Lake, with primitive yet beautiful sites. The park is home to Bull Run Creek and Bull Run Lake, as well as Dudley Peak.

The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes passes under I-90, where this overpass can serve as shade for some bikers or shelter in a rainstorm. It is not uncommon for the northern Rockies to see quick changes in weather.

The Coeur d'Alene River stretches 37 miles and is popular for fly fishing, white-water rafting, and river floating. The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes skirts the edge of the river, making it a great spot to enjoy the water's edge.

Bull Run Trailhead, located right along Bull Run Lake, has a paved parking area with a pit toilet and a scenic viewing area overlooking the Lake and the Coeur d'Alene River.