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Centennial Trail among Sunset Magazine’s Top Trails in The West

Lapping waves: A cyclist took advantage of the beautiful weather on Tuesday and pedaled along Lake Coeur d’Alene on the Centennial Trail. (Kathy Plonka)
Lapping waves: A cyclist took advantage of the beautiful weather on Tuesday and pedaled along Lake Coeur d’Alene on the Centennial Trail. (Kathy Plonka)

TRAILS -- The Spokane River Centennial Trail -- celebrating its 20th anniversary -- is listed on Sunset Magazine's list of 20 Best Bike Paths in the West.

That's no suprise to people who live here, and ongoing improvements are steadily making the riverside trail even better.

But wait:  There's no mention of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes.

Most of the trails on the list have an urban link. That makes marketing sense, but it clearly diverts attention to what some people might consider the BEST trails.

For info on more trails, check in with the Rails to Trails Conservancy.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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