National Forest Trail Route of the Hiawatha Scenic Bike Trail

Address I-90 Exit 0 ID-MT line
Mullan, ID 83846 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website https://www.RideTheHiawatha.com Email info@skilookout.com Phone 208-744-1301

Overview Service & Activities

About This portion of the Olympian Hiawatha route has been called one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the country. The "Crown Jewel" of Rail-to-Trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski & Rec. Area, which is just off I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line (Exit 0), 12 miles east of historic Wallace, Idaho. The Hiawatha Scenic Bike Trail winds through 10 Dark Tunnels and across 7 Sky-High Steel RR Trestles (bridges). This 15-mile gently downhill route crosses the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Montana and Idaho. The Route of the Hiawatha is best known for the long, dark St. Paul Pass, or Taft Tunnel, which burrows for 1.66 miles under the Idaho/Montana state line. You will be inside this tunnel for 15-20 minutes. Please visit us on our website for safety and equipment information! Learn all about this historic, breathtaking family friendly ride!

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 108
Wallace, ID 83873

CONTACT 208-744-1301

FAX 208-744-1227

Details

SEASON May 23 - Sept. 21, 2025 Check for exact dates and hours of opertion on our website: www.RideTheHiawatha.com

HOURS Daily: 8:30am - 5:00pm the trail is open. Please start your ride between 8:30am and 1:30pm so you make the optional shuttle bus that transports you back up from the bottom of the trail in Pearson - Up to the top of trail in Roland and then you will bicycle back thru the Taft Tunnel to where you parked your vehicle.

DISCOUNTS Child Discount, Group Discount, Off Season

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Take I 90 to Exit 0 (Lookout Pass Ski Area on the ID-MT Line) as this is where we sell tickets, give you a trail map of the trail and directions, issue rental bikes, have a gift shop and can provide Sack lunches or snacks. The start of the Hiawatha trail is located 5 more miles down I 90 East to exit 5 (Taft, MT) then 2 miles up Forest Service Route 506 to the East Portal Parking Area.

SERVICES Bicycle Rental Bike Campsite Equipment Rental Interpretive Display Parking Public Restroom Toilets Trail

ACTIVITIES Backcountry Camping Camping Childrens Activities Education Heritage Hiking History Mountain Biking Nature Outdoor Activity Photography Tent Camping Wildlife Viewing