The Route of the Hiawatha follows a former railway through tunnels and high trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains. This seasonal bicycle outing begins at East Portal in Montana and descends toward Pearson in Idaho.
Plan your visit
1 Lookout Ski Rd, Mullan, Idaho 83846
- Admission
- Paid trail tickets; shuttle and rentals separate
- Hours
- Currently closed for the season; confirm next opening
- Parking
- East Portal trailhead parking in Montana
- Restrooms
- Two restrooms at East Portal parking area; confirm seasonal service
- Access
- Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
- Setting
- Outdoor
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- Approximately 15-mile downhill rail trail
- Ten tunnels and seven trestles
- Optional shuttle
- Bike and light rentals by arrangement
💡 Good to Know
- The operator currently says closed for the season. Confirm next-season opening, tickets, rentals and shuttle reservations.
- Lights are required; tunnels are dark and cold. The operator requires helmets for riders under 18 and recommends them for everyone.
- Most rental pickup is at Lookout Pass, not the trailhead. Trailhead delivery needs advance arrangements and an extra fee; shuttle return still includes riding back through the long tunnel.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15