The HIAWATHA TRAIL | America's Most UNIQUE Bike Ride

Along the Northern Idaho & Montana border is one of the most iconic bike trails in the Pacific Northwest. About two hours East of Coeur d’Alene this stunning mountain pass is 15 miles long with 10 train tunnels and 7 sky-high trestles. Once a prosperous railroad out of Chicago these tracks haven’t seen a train since 1980 and are now enjoyed by thousands of people every summer. Where do you pick up your pass, is there a spot to rent a bike, how hard is the ride? We’re here to help you prepare your adventure on the famous Hiawatha Trail.

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[considerationstoo]

The ride back is just a long slow steady climb. There is no grade over 3% as this is a railroad bed. I'm 70, female, and it was a fine ride. The really cool part about the return is that the wildlife knows there are few return riders and they come out on the trail. 30 miles round trip and beautiful. The first half is pretty much all down hill, an easy coast, and there are historical placards and wonderful views. My only caution to round trippers is to consider taking two strong sources of light, like a headlight and a headlamp or flashlight. That long tunnel twice will use them both...and maybe a set of gloves and a warm jacket for that tunnel. Keep pedaling!

[Leislady]

This is so awesome! Thank you for creating/sharing🌸

[cynthiaerickson]

This is amazing trail.its worth the $.its all downhill for 9 miles, worth the $ to take bus back up.caution:bring flashlites, u go thru many tunnels.folks, this is a once in a lifetime experience, DO IT...

[landgsmith]

I now have a reason to visit Idaho and Montana!

[CaliforniaTravelVideos]

Beautiful footage! We can’t wait to check this trail out soon!

[JonConti]

If you have any questions for us about Northern Idaho or the Hiawatha Trail leave us a comment here!

[Irkutyanin]

I used to live not too far from there . I went biking there with my step dad about 15 years ago, it was fun

[rajeshantony]

super cool, I am planning to visit Hiawatha next weekend

[ronlewis]

Super cool. Thanks for sharing. My kids are now excited about the possibility of riding the trail someday. They're pestering me to take them out to practice riding bikes now! Ha ha. Beautiful location.

[crfzlzi]

Another retirement riding destination! Awesome! I noticed everyone wearing a helmet. Is that required if you bring your own bike or just renting?

[thefactualconservative]

This is awesome and full of helpful info

[jaydee]

I've toured a restored Olympian Hiawatha passenger train that used to travel along the trail route and OMG that would've been soooo awesome to travel through that area while sitting in the super dome observation car!

[LisaCareyidaho]

Thanks for posting. Question… I have MS and I ride a quad e-bike. Is there a shuttle for something like that to get it back up to the top?

[whooptydoo]

They charge you to ride a trail in Idaho. That's crazy . I guess they said that about bottled water too. Oh well.

[robertdouglas]

1817
German Inventor Karl von Drais is credited with developing the first bicycle. His machine, known as the "swiftwalker, " hit the road in 1817. This early bicycle had no pedals, and its frame was a wooden beam.

[boosteraxledoesstuff]

Played this Trail/Railway on a trainsim, just exactly as how its today, except the simulator takes a map from the 1970s, such a shame not even a bit of track remained to show the glorious past of the Milwaukee Road Railway, at least it became a nice tourist atraction! :)

[donotrobme]

Hi Jon. Where is the end of the trail. As in, can I leave our own shuttle vehicle from our group down at a city or parking lot where all the busses are. If so, where is that. Thx!!

[zarb]

its rough, highly recommend a mountain bike with a bright light, that tunnel is no joke

[clivebunker]

I live in CDA and it takes me 1 hour 5 minutes to get there, not two hours

[TomSpurlock]

Jon, you mentioned I can buy the trail pass at the east portal if I don't need any gear. Can I also buy the bus ticket ride back at the east portal shack?