Hiking Around Tubbs Hill in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Located next to our hotel, in downtown Coeur d'Alene and on the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene, Tubbs Hill is 165 acres (67 hectares) of publicly-owned land with tranquil scenery and hiking trails around the hill (along the shore of the lake) and over the top of the hill.

We walk over to Tubbs Hill, passing more great street art on the way.

Art on the way

Tubbs Hill

We start up the path along the shore and enter the forest, then pop out of the woods for occasional views of the lake.

Starting up the hill

Views of the lake

Looking back at Coeur d'Alene Resort

We continue along the path and find secluded beaches with great views.

Continuing around the hill

Viewpoints above

Beaches below

The path leads around the hill and take a side journey into the upper end of McEuen Park, then returns to and follows the main trail until we return to our starting point.

Continuing along the shore

Descending into the park

Returning to the start

We walk through the lower end of McEuen Park, back to the hotel, where we borrow bicycles and ride through the park, across residential neighborhoods, and along the shore of the lake, later returning to McEuen Park and continuing the other way, up the northeastern shore of the lake and a short way up the Spokane River.

McEuen Park

Along the lakeshore

Heading the other way along the lake and river

More art along the way

We return the bicycles and wander into town, taking in the farmers market and seeking an interesting restaurant to return to for dinner.

Farmers market

For dinner, we choose Midtown Bluebird, where we start with charred octopus and buratta with toast, followed by  roasted duck breast and roasted king salmon.

Dinner

Art in the restaurant district

After that fabulous dinner, we return to our hotel and watch the sun set over Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Sunset over the lake

What a great day in this beautiful location.