T45 ALL PHOTOS – Cycling Seattle, WA and Missoula, MT 24

Ted with his bike at Bremerton Ferry Terminal Ted's bike and dog on Issaquah-Preston Trail Ted with his bike on trail gap near Snoqualmie Falls.  The route took me on a hiking trail. Ted's camp site under Snoqualmie Valley Trail
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Ted with his bike on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail Ted with his bike at Rattlesnake Lake Ted with his bike at the west end of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
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Ted with his bike on a trusses of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail Ted with his bike on a avalanche cover for the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.  This was to protect the train route in the even of a snow avalanche. Ted with his bike near the 2.25 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Keechelus Lake
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Ted near tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail Ted near bridge close to Cle Elum, Washington Ted with his bike in Cle Elum, Washington Ted's bike at one of the several gates on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
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The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail west of Ellensburg, Washington. The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail crossing over I-90 east of Ellensburg, Washington. Ted's bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail at the I-90 bridge east of Ellensburg, Washington. A horny toad next to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.
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The only person (Sebastian) Ted saw east of Ellensburg, cycle touring on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Here we are on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center. Sebastian has a YouTube channel, Old trail sign on Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.  This trail was originally called the John Wayne trail. Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center. Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.
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A view of the Beverley Bridge trail over the Columbia river near Beverly, Washington.  This is now a cycling bridge and part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Ted with his bike crossing the Beverly railroad Bridge over the Columbia river. Ted with his bike on great roads near Othello, Washington. Ted was off the trail for about 10 miles near Othello, it is a gap in the trail. Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
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Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Othello and Ralston.
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The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Othello and Ralston. Ted with his bike camping at Ralston Memorial Park near the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. A map showing some of the detours on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.  There a lot of detours east of the Columbia river.  Most of the detours have some markings, but not all of them. The gate to get into the Cow Creek Crossing detour.  The detour was created to get around a burned our Trusses.
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Ted with his bike on the Cow Creek Crossing detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Cows watching Ted on the Cow Creek Crossing detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Ted with his bike crossing Cow Creek on a detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Deep gravel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Ralston and Revere.
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Grain tower where Ted got water on Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Revere, Washington. A map showing some of the detours on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Ewan, Washington. A fire near the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. This was near where Ted was about to set up camp in Malden, Washington.  The next day a lady in Rosalia told Ted it was a grass fire and they were able to put it out that night. Ted's campsite on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Malden, Washington and Rosalia, Washington.
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Ted's bike in Rosalia, Washington. Ted with his bike at the Coffee shop where he had breakfast in Rosalia, Washington. Ted inside the Coffee shop where he had breakfast in Rosalia, Washington. Historic gas station in Rosalia, Washington.
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Historic gas station in Rosalia, Washington. Ted with his bike east of Rosalia, Washington. An old railroad bridge on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington. Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.
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Ted near unmarked closure on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington. Farm next to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington. These are the only people (Josh and his lady friend) Ted saw on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail since Sebastian 4 days earlier. Here he was between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington. Ted on his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.
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Ted on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington. Trusses out on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington. Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington. Lone Pine on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.
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Ted with his bike about to go over railroad bridge in Tekoa, Washington. Empire theater in Tekoa, Washington. Sign in Tekoa, Washington. Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail slightly east of Tekoa, Washington.
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Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near the Idaho border. Ted with his bike at the east end of Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near the Idaho border. Ted with his bike at the start of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene in Plummer, Idaho The bridge that crosses Chatcolet Lake on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene
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The bridge that crosses Chatcolet Lake on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene Ted's campsite at Harrison, Idaho. Moose near the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene just east of Harrison, Idaho. Ted with his bike on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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Ted with his bike next to the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Ted with his bike on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Ted with his bike in front of the Snake Pit bar in Kingston, Idaho Ted's bike entering Kellogg, Idaho
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Space capsule in Wallace, Idaho Historic city center in Wallace, Idaho The sign for the hotel (Stardust) where Ted stayed at in Wallace, Idaho
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Ted with his bike as he entered Mullan, Idaho. Ted with his bike on the way to Lookout Pass, Idaho. Ted with his bike on the way to Lookout Pass, Idaho. Ted with his bike at ski lift of Lookout Pass ski area.
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Ted with his bike at the base of Lookout Pass ski area. Ted with his bike at the base of Lookout Pass ski area. Ted and Greg at the base of Lookout Pass ski area. Road in Montana with Lookout pass ski are in the background.
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Ted with his bike on very low traffic (to no traffic) dirt road between Lookout  Pass and St. Regis, Montana. Ted's bike on very low traffic (to no traffic) dirt road between Lookout  Pass and St. Regis, Montana. Ted's campsite at Lolo National Forest west of Superior, Montana Ted's food on stick in tree, to keep bears out of his tent.
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Road in Montana between Superior and  Tarkio, Montana. Ted with his bike near Cyr Bridge (near Alberton, Montana) closure on old highway 10, they would not let Ted over bridge.  He had to back track 3 miles and take interstate 90 for 3 more miles. Ted is cycling on interstate 90 here. Great shoulder, so the ride was not as bad as expected.
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Club in downtown Missoula, Montana. Ted with his bike on a trail in downtown Missoula, Montana Murial near Bitterroot bike trail in Missoula, Montana Ted with his bike at the entering Missoula, Montana sign.
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Ted's picture on the wall of the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana. Ted in front of the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana. Bikes on the wall at the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana. The first bike to cross the TranAm trail on the wall at the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.
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The Elks Lodge (Hell Gate Elks 383) in Missoula, Montana Historic automotive service center in Missoula, Montana.  Still in use. Welcome to East Missoula sign. Food festival with music in Missoula, Montana.
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Ted's bike in front of Greg's sprinter van in Missoula, Montana The house Greg rented in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho The trailhead to Tunnel on the
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Taft tunnel on the
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The gang in front to Ted on Natalie in one of the tunnels on the One of the lower trusses seen from the upper part of the One of the trusses on the
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Exiting one of the tunnels on the The gang in front to Ted on the Ted and Natalie on one of the trusses on the Ted and Natalie on one of the trusses on the
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Jay on one of the trusses on the The gang in front to Ted on the Ted on the Looking over the edge of one of the trusses on the
Trail of the Hiawatha Trail of the Hiawatha Trail of the Hiawatha Trail of the Hiawatha
Natalie and Greg on one of the trusses on the The gang in front to Ted on the Ted on the The ticket office for the
Trail of the Hiawatha Trail of the Hiawatha Trail of the Hiawatha Trail of the Hiawatha

Ted with his bike at Bremerton Ferry Terminal

Ted with his bike at Bremerton Ferry Terminal

Ted's bike and dog on Issaquah-Preston Trail

Ted’s bike and dog on Issaquah-Preston Trail

Ted with his bike on trail gap near Snoqualmie Falls.  The route took me on a hiking trail.

Ted with his bike on trail gap near Snoqualmie Falls. The route took me on a hiking trail.

Ted's camp site under Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Ted’s camp site under Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Ted with his bike on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Ted with his bike on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Ted with his bike at Rattlesnake Lake

Ted with his bike at Rattlesnake Lake

Ted with his bike at the west end of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted with his bike at the west end of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted with his bike on a trusses of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted with his bike on a trusses of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted with his bike on a avalanche cover for the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.  This was to protect the train route in the even of a snow avalanche.

Ted with his bike on a avalanche cover for the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. This was to protect the train route in the even of a snow avalanche.

Ted with his bike near the 2.25 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike near the 2.25 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Keechelus Lake

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Keechelus Lake

Ted near tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted near tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Ted near bridge close to Cle Elum, Washington

Ted near bridge close to Cle Elum, Washington

Ted with his bike in Cle Elum, Washington

Ted with his bike in Cle Elum, Washington

Ted's bike at one of the several gates on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted’s bike at one of the several gates on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail west of Ellensburg, Washington.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail west of Ellensburg, Washington.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail crossing over I-90 east of Ellensburg, Washington.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail crossing over I-90 east of Ellensburg, Washington.

Ted's bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail at the I-90 bridge east of Ellensburg, Washington.

Ted’s bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail at the I-90 bridge east of Ellensburg, Washington.

A horny toad next to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.

A horny toad next to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.

The only person (Sebastian) Ted saw east of Ellensburg, cycle touring on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Here we are on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center. Sebastian has a YouTube channel,

The only person (Sebastian) Ted saw east of Ellensburg, cycle touring on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Here we are on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center. Sebastian has a YouTube channel, “travelling with Seb”. (I think episode 46 will covers this part of his trip. It is not there yet. TBD)

Old trail sign on Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.  This trail was originally called the John Wayne trail.

Old trail sign on Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center. This trail was originally called the John Wayne trail.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail on the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center.

A view of the Beverley Bridge trail over the Columbia river near Beverly, Washington.  This is now a cycling bridge and part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

A view of the Beverley Bridge trail over the Columbia river near Beverly, Washington. This is now a cycling bridge and part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike crossing the Beverly railroad Bridge over the Columbia river.

Ted with his bike crossing the Beverly railroad Bridge over the Columbia river.

Ted with his bike on great roads near Othello, Washington. Ted was off the trail for about 10 miles near Othello, it is a gap in the trail.

Ted with his bike on great roads near Othello, Washington. Ted was off the trail for about 10 miles near Othello, it is a gap in the trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike between Othello and Ralston on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Othello and Ralston.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Othello and Ralston.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Othello and Ralston.

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Othello and Ralston.

Ted with his bike camping at Ralston Memorial Park near the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike camping at Ralston Memorial Park near the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

A map showing some of the detours on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.  There a lot of detours east of the Columbia river.  Most of the detours have some markings, but not all of them.

A map showing some of the detours on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. There a lot of detours east of the Columbia river. Most of the detours have some markings, but not all of them.

The gate to get into the Cow Creek Crossing detour.  The detour was created to get around a burned our Trusses.

The gate to get into the Cow Creek Crossing detour. The detour was created to get around a burned our Trusses.

Ted with his bike on the Cow Creek Crossing detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike on the Cow Creek Crossing detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Cows watching Ted on the Cow Creek Crossing detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Cows watching Ted on the Cow Creek Crossing detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike crossing Cow Creek on a detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Ted with his bike crossing Cow Creek on a detour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.

Deep gravel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Ralston and Revere.

Deep gravel on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Ralston and Revere.

Grain tower where Ted got water on Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Revere, Washington.

Grain tower where Ted got water on Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Revere, Washington.

A map showing some of the detours on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Ewan, Washington.

A map showing some of the detours on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near Ewan, Washington.

A fire near the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. This was near where Ted was about to set up camp in Malden, Washington.  The next day a lady in Rosalia told Ted it was a grass fire and they were able to put it out that night.

A fire near the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. This was near where Ted was about to set up camp in Malden, Washington. The next day a lady in Rosalia told Ted it was a grass fire and they were able to put it out that night.

Ted's campsite on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Malden, Washington and Rosalia, Washington.

Ted’s campsite on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Malden, Washington and Rosalia, Washington.

Ted's bike in Rosalia, Washington.

Ted’s bike in Rosalia, Washington.

Ted with his bike at the Coffee shop where he had breakfast in Rosalia, Washington.

Ted with his bike at the Coffee shop where he had breakfast in Rosalia, Washington.

Ted inside the Coffee shop where he had breakfast in Rosalia, Washington.

Ted inside the Coffee shop where he had breakfast in Rosalia, Washington.

Historic gas station in Rosalia, Washington.

Historic gas station in Rosalia, Washington.

Historic gas station in Rosalia, Washington.

Historic gas station in Rosalia, Washington.

Ted with his bike east of Rosalia, Washington.

Ted with his bike east of Rosalia, Washington.

An old railroad bridge on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

An old railroad bridge on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted near unmarked closure on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted near unmarked closure on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Farm next to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Farm next to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

These are the only people (Josh and his lady friend) Ted saw on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail since Sebastian 4 days earlier. Here he was between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

These are the only people (Josh and his lady friend) Ted saw on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail since Sebastian 4 days earlier. Here he was between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted on his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted on his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Trusses out on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Trusses out on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Lone Pine on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Lone Pine on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail between Rosalia, Washington and Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike about to go over railroad bridge in Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike about to go over railroad bridge in Tekoa, Washington.

Empire theater in Tekoa, Washington.

Empire theater in Tekoa, Washington.

Sign in Tekoa, Washington.

Sign in Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail slightly east of Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail slightly east of Tekoa, Washington.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near the Idaho border.

Ted with his bike on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near the Idaho border.

Ted with his bike at the east end of Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near the Idaho border.

Ted with his bike at the east end of Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail near the Idaho border.

Ted with his bike at the start of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene in Plummer, Idaho

Ted with his bike at the start of the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene in Plummer, Idaho

The bridge that crosses Chatcolet Lake on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene

The bridge that crosses Chatcolet Lake on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene

The bridge that crosses Chatcolet Lake on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene

The bridge that crosses Chatcolet Lake on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene

Ted's campsite at Harrison, Idaho.

Ted’s campsite at Harrison, Idaho.

Moose near the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene just east of Harrison, Idaho.

Moose near the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene just east of Harrison, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Ted with his bike next to the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Ted with his bike next to the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Ted with his bike in front of the Snake Pit bar in Kingston, Idaho

Ted with his bike in front of the Snake Pit bar in Kingston, Idaho

Ted's bike entering Kellogg, Idaho

Ted’s bike entering Kellogg, Idaho

Space capsule in Wallace, Idaho

Space capsule in Wallace, Idaho

“The Center of the Universe” in Wallace, Idaho

Historic city center in Wallace, Idaho

Historic city center in Wallace, Idaho

The sign for the hotel (Stardust) where Ted stayed at in Wallace, Idaho

The sign for the hotel (Stardust) where Ted stayed at in Wallace, Idaho

Ted with his bike as he entered Mullan, Idaho.

Ted with his bike as he entered Mullan, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the way to Lookout Pass, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the way to Lookout Pass, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the way to Lookout Pass, Idaho.

Ted with his bike on the way to Lookout Pass, Idaho.

Ted with his bike at ski lift of Lookout Pass ski area.

Ted with his bike at ski lift of Lookout Pass ski area.

Ted with his bike at the base of Lookout Pass ski area.

Ted with his bike at the base of Lookout Pass ski area.

Ted with his bike at the base of Lookout Pass ski area.

Ted with his bike at the base of Lookout Pass ski area.

Ted and Greg at the base of Lookout Pass ski area.

Ted and Greg at the base of Lookout Pass ski area.

Road in Montana with Lookout pass ski are in the background.

Road in Montana with Lookout pass ski are in the background.

Ted with his bike on very low traffic (to no traffic) dirt road between Lookout  Pass and St. Regis, Montana.

Ted with his bike on very low traffic (to no traffic) dirt road between Lookout Pass and St. Regis, Montana.

Ted's bike on very low traffic (to no traffic) dirt road between Lookout  Pass and St. Regis, Montana.

Ted’s bike on very low traffic (to no traffic) dirt road between Lookout Pass and St. Regis, Montana.

Ted's campsite at Lolo National Forest west of Superior, Montana

Ted’s campsite at Lolo National Forest west of Superior, Montana

Ted's food on stick in tree, to keep bears out of his tent.

Ted’s food on stick in tree, to keep bears out of his tent.

Road in Montana between Superior and  Tarkio, Montana.

Road in Montana between Superior and Tarkio, Montana.

Ted with his bike near

Ted with his bike near “Great American Rail-Trail” sign in Montana between Tarkio, Montana and Alberton, Montana.

Cyr Bridge (near Alberton, Montana) closure on old highway 10, they would not let Ted over bridge.  He had to back track 3 miles and take interstate 90 for 3 more miles.

Cyr Bridge (near Alberton, Montana) closure on old highway 10, they would not let Ted over bridge. He had to back track 3 miles and take interstate 90 for 3 more miles.

Ted is cycling on interstate 90 here. Great shoulder, so the ride was not as bad as expected.

Ted is cycling on interstate 90 here. Great shoulder, so the ride was not as bad as expected.

Club in downtown Missoula, Montana.

Club in downtown Missoula, Montana.

Ted with his bike on a trail in downtown Missoula, Montana

Ted with his bike on a trail in downtown Missoula, Montana

Murial near Bitterroot bike trail in Missoula, Montana

Murial near Bitterroot bike trail in Missoula, Montana

Ted with his bike at the entering Missoula, Montana sign.

Ted with his bike at the entering Missoula, Montana sign.

Ted's picture on the wall of the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

Ted’s picture on the wall of the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

Ted in front of the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

Ted in front of the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

Bikes on the wall at the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

Bikes on the wall at the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

The first bike to cross the TranAm trail on the wall at the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

The first bike to cross the TranAm trail on the wall at the Adventure Cycling Association head quarters in Missoula, Montana.

The Elks Lodge (Hell Gate Elks 383) in Missoula, Montana

The Elks Lodge (Hell Gate Elks 383) in Missoula, Montana

Historic automotive service center in Missoula, Montana.  Still in use.

Historic automotive service center in Missoula, Montana. Still in use.

Welcome to East Missoula sign.

Welcome to East Missoula sign.

Food festival with music in Missoula, Montana.

Food festival with music in Missoula, Montana.

Ted's bike in front of Greg's sprinter van in Missoula, Montana

Ted’s bike in front of Greg’s sprinter van in Missoula, Montana

The house Greg rented in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

The house Greg rented in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

The trailhead to

The trailhead to “Route of the Hiawatha” Left to right – Dave, Jay, Ted, Greg and Natalie

Tunnel on the

Tunnel on the “Route of the Hiawatha” – St. Paul Pass Tunnel (Taft Tunnel)

Taft tunnel on the

Taft tunnel on the “Route of the Hiawatha” – Left to right – Dave, Jay, Greg, Natalie and Ted

“Route of the Hiawatha” trail – Left to right – Natalie, Greg and Dave

“Route of the Hiawatha” trail – Left to right – Dave, Jay, Greg, Natalie and Ted

“Route of the Hiawatha” trail – Left to right – Greg, Natalie, Jay, Dave and Ted

The gang in front to Ted on

The gang in front to Ted on “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Natalie in one of the tunnels on the

Natalie in one of the tunnels on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

One of the lower trusses seen from the upper part of the

One of the lower trusses seen from the upper part of the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

One of the trusses on the

One of the trusses on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Exiting one of the tunnels on the

Exiting one of the tunnels on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

The gang in front to Ted on the

The gang in front to Ted on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Ted and Natalie on one of the trusses on the

Ted and Natalie on one of the trusses on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Ted and Natalie on one of the trusses on the

Ted and Natalie on one of the trusses on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Jay on one of the trusses on the

Jay on one of the trusses on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

The gang in front to Ted on the

The gang in front to Ted on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail. (Dave is heading back up the trail)

Ted on the

Ted on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Looking over the edge of one of the trusses on the

Looking over the edge of one of the trusses on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Natalie and Greg on one of the trusses on the

Natalie and Greg on one of the trusses on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

The gang in front to Ted on the

The gang in front to Ted on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

Ted on the

Ted on the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail.

The ticket office for the

The ticket office for the “Route of the Hiawatha” trail. There are 10 tunnels and 7 trusses on the trail.