Coeur d’Alene Bike Trip - Day 8

I headed out early today (5:45 am), because of the heat wave in the northwest. The days are long here, about 5 am sunrise and 9 pm sunset. Luckily it cools off nicely overnight, so I’ll continue the early departures and avoid the really hot late afternoons.

The Centennial Trail I rode today is very nice, almost all flat and almost all bike paths separated from roads. Parts are rail-to-trail, following the old Milwaukee Road. It goes along the Spokane River to the Coeur d’Alene Lake, and it was really nice to have views of the river during the ride, and to see the lake at the end.

The Centennial Trail

Spokane River Views

The Trail Crosses From Washington To Idaho

Coeur d’Alene Lake

As I stared riding, I saw this cute marmot. In Spokane, the trail goes through one of the University of Washington campuses, and also through Gonzaga University. I think this little guy was on one of the campuses.

I Saw A Marmot!

When I finished the ride and took off my helmet (which I’d bought just before the trip), I found myself with a serious case of helmet hair!