The first 5 miles of the North Idaho Centennial Trail go from the Washington/Idaho line to downtown Post Falls. This section crosses the Spokane River, travels through some park like settings, passes historic sites, and usually keeps a bit of distance from the freeway. About midway at the Pleasant View Road crossing the trail passes next to a gas station where you can grab snacks.
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Idaho Centennial Trail
Mile 1 to 5
Washington Border to Post Falls
Avista Island bridge (closed to the public) over the Spokane River
Post Falls Centennial Trailhead
Exit 2 at mile 2
State Line monument
The Pleasant View Trestle is long gone
The Pleasant View Bridge is long gone
Corbin ditch carried water from Post Falls Dam for 34 miles into WA
Mile 0 at the Washington/Idaho border
Crossing the Spokane River looking at the Interstate 90 bridge
Crossing the Spokane River
Trail bridge going over the Spokane River near mile 0
Pleasant View Road crossing goes across both streets and behind the gas station.