Bites and beverages along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes
Story by Carol Woolum Roberts
The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is one of the most popular trails in the state. Greatly sloping from Mullan down to Plummer across the panhandle, the 73-mile paved route includes 19 trailheads along the trail to provide multiple access sites for people riding bicycles, rollerbladers, walkers and birdwatchers. This scenic pathway is a Hall of Fame Rail-Trail and is part of the nation-spanning Great American Rail-Trail.
Users of the trail have a variety of establishments they can visit just off the trail for a cold beverage, ice cream, a snack or a meal.
As you begin in Mullan and travel through the historic Silver Valley, you’ll enjoy the views of the Coeur d’Alene River and the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, then encounter the rolling farmlands toward the end of the trail in Plummer. Take advantage of the many eating establishments located just off the trail.
Some locals say The Outlaw Burger is the best burger in the Silver Valley. | Courtesy of Carol Woolum Roberts
The Outlaw Bar and Grill
209 Hunter Avenue, Mullan
Located north of the Mullan Trailhead, The Outlaw Bar and Grill is known for cold drinks, good music, and great company, and is open seven days a week. Locals often drive to Mullan to eat the famous Outlaw Burger, known by some as the best burger in the Silver Valley. Since 1889, the year the bar was built, The Outlaw has been a gathering place for eating and drinking. The menu includes a wide variety of appetizers, burgers, wraps, salads, sandwiches and baskets.
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City Limits Brew Pub
108 Nine Mile Road, Wallace
When you reach the Historic Wallace 6th Street Trailhead go north and you will find City Limits Brew Pub, along with North Idaho Mountain Brew and the Wallace RV Park. City Limits offers a wide menu of options, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Many of the microbrews are named to represent local notables such as Baldy Blonde, Mountain Top Amber, Pulaski Porter and Placer Pilsner.
citylimitspubandgrill.com
The Beanery on Railroad
446/448 Railroad Ave., Kellogg
Right across from Kellogg City Park, between the Kellogg Depot Trailhead and the Silver Mountain Trailhead is The Beanery on Railroad. This combination coffee shop and pub offer a large menu of espresso drinks, energy drinks, bagels, ice cream and local baked goods. It is also a bar with fresh-made grab and go items available and offers a large outdoor seating area, and an outdoor stage for weekly music concerts in the summer.
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The Snake Pit
1489 Coeur d’Alene River Road, Enaville
When you arrive at the Enaville Trailhead, just north of the trail is The Snake Pit, a historic landmark built over 135 years ago. Situated where the north and south forks of the Coeur d’Alene River come together, The Snake Pit has been a boomtown bar, railroad layover, hotel, house of ill repute and starting point for the loggers and miners of days gone by. Today The Snake Pit blends the new with the old, providing a rustic atmosphere while guests enjoy delicious food and drink from a full menu. They are open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One unique menu item to try is Rocky Mountain Oysters, an appetizer that has been on the menu since 1954.
snakepitidaho.com
Timbers Roadhouse
36179 E. Canyon Road, Cataldo
Timbers Roadhouse is located just across the street from the Cataldo Trailhead, offering a family friendly bar and grill, with daily specials, good food and friendly atmosphere. Currently Timbers is serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Wednesday nights throughout the summer, Timbers Roadhouse hosts a bi-weekly Farmer’s Market onsite, 4-7 p.m.
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The Cycle Haus Bikes and Brews
100 N. Coeur d’Alene Ave., Harrison
When you reach the Harrison Marina Trailhead, ride up Harrison Street to The Cycle Haus Bikes and Brews, an establishment that offers not only delicious Doma coffee, craft beer, wine and appetizing food options, but also bicycle rentals and shuttle service. Indoor seating is available with a one-of-a-kind bar, and outdoor seating in the courtyard. The Cycle Haus offers a menu of appetizers, flatbreads, beer, wine and coffee to help refuel after a hard day on the trail. It is open seven days a week.
thecyclehaus.com
The Gateway Café
126 10th Street, Plummer
As you near The Gathering Place Trailhead, go south on I-95/10th Street to find The Gateway Café. Open seven days a week, they have a large breakfast menu, as well as appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, homemade soup, salads, burgers, baskets and dinner entrees. Homemade pies are part of the dessert menu.
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