2025 SPECIAL EVENTS - TBD
2024 SPECIAL EVENTS!
HOLIDAY PERIODS: May 27, Jun 19, July 3 & 4, Sept 2, 2024.
September 9th thru 12th, 2024
Any 2024-25 Winter Season Pass Holder from Any Ski Area in the world (Including Ski Lookout Pass 24-25 Pass Holders)- can Ride The Hiawatha for FREE!
Show your 2024-25 Season Pass at our Season Pass ticket office at Lookout Pass and our Ticket Staff will issue you a Trail Pass for the day ($20 Value). Rental Bikes & Shuttle Passes not included but available for purchase if desired.
Sunday Sept. 8th - All Military branches (Active, Reserve & Retired with valid service ID) Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines & Coast Guard + the following First Responders:
Fire, Ambulance, Police/Sheriff & Highway Patrol will get a FREE Trail Ticket for the day. Simply present your official Service ID to our Season Pass/Ticket office and you will receive a FREE Trail Pass for the day ($20 Value).
Rental Bikes & our Shuttle bus ride back up from the bottom of the trail in Pearson, ID back up to the Roland, ID Trailhead are available for purchase at their regular rates if desired.
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Monday, JUNE 3rd IS WORLD CYCLING DAY
Ride your bicycle & give nature a breather. Come on out and ride in the great outdoors and celebrate all the benefits of riding your bicycle more. Be Green. Enjoy clean outdoor air, forgetting about what trobles you & remember every mile on a bike helps to save the planet and heal your body. Bring a friend and enjoy this majestic trail on World Bicycle Day.
Thursday, JUNE 6, 2024 - SUPPORT THE WALLACE FOOD BANK!
Bring 7 Non-Perishable Food Items for the Wallace Food Bank to the East Portal between 8:30a - 1:30p to receive a complimentary Shuttle Voucher. Or to just help the cause.
Most desired items: Peanut butter, canned tomato products, boxes of instant oatmeal packets, Instant Potato Packets, boxes of cold cereal as well as separate containers of fresh fruit and vegetables. These along with any non-perishable food item donations or cash contributions are greatly appreciated.
In exchange for guests dropping off [7 non-perishable food items]. The Route of the Hiawatha will provide those Food Bank supporters with a Free Shuttle ticket for a standard bike. Specialty bikes or oversized bikes will still need to pay any additional costs to have their bikes transported.
Please be generous. We greatly appreciate your donations, generosity and compassion for those less fortunate.
Hiawatha Trail Back to Nature Run - June 9th
Full or 1/2 Marathon 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K run on this historic Rail Trail. Park in Taft, MT. Take a short shuttle ride up to the East Portal to start your run going through the signature 1.66 mile long St. Paul Pass Tunnel. Yes lights are required. Courses are all Out & Back. Put on by Negative Split Timing.
JUNE 16 - FATHERS DAY - All Fathers can enjoy a FREE Hot Dog when yoou reach the bottom of the trail and are accompanied by a Child or your Spouse to vouche for you.
1 Free Hot Dog for Fathers - While supplies last.
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2024 FULL MOON NIGHT RIDES are: CANCELLED !
(Due to US Forest Service construction plans they have issued an evening road closure all along the trail as they do work inside all but the first tunnel. Work is scheduled from 6p to 6a every day. We had hoped we could work with the FS & their chosen contractor to possibly host one or more of the FULL MOON NIGHT RIDES this summer. Till we know more they are officially CANCELLED! In the mean time full refunds will be awarded for any we can not provide, or you can work with our reservations team to reschedule for a day ride date or reservation. Your option. We are still holding out hope that we might be able to host one of the later dates but wanted you to be fully aware). We'll continue to update as we learn more. Last updated: 6/12/2024.
- Friday, June 21, 2024 - Strawberry Moon - CANCELLED !
- Sunday, July 21, 2024 - Buck Moon - Likely Cancelled
- Monday, August 19, 2024 - Sturgeon Moon - Likely Cancelled
Be sure to bring your own lights or Rent a bright light (or two) from us. PHONE RESERVATION REQUIRED 208.744.1234 x445! FULL MOON NIGHT RIDE PRICES: $40 for the Ride & Shuttle, or $65 to Upgrade to the Long Sleeve T-Shirt, Snack, Water & Sticker Package.
FULL MOON NIGHT RIDES are by Reservation Only
Limited to ~ 125 Riders.
Call: 208.744.1234 x445 to reserve your spot.
No spots are held without full payment.
Rides usually sell out so please reserve early.
Guests will all meet at the East Portal between 7:30 & 7:50 pm (PST). to sign release paperwork etc and to break into ride groups. We shoot to have the first group starting by 8 to 8:15pm
If you need a Rental Bike they will rent for their regular rate for the night ride. Extra lights are also suggested. To rent an extra light or secure a rental bike tell our staff this information when making your Full Moon Night Ride Reservation. Bikes, Helmets, Lights and the upgrade package goods will be picked up by guests at the East Portal (aka Taft Trailhead) when signing their release paperwork.
Do not go to Lookout Pass as no one will be working there after 6 pm. Come straight down I-90 to Exit 5 and then proceed up FS Route 506 (a dirt road - go across the bridge), then after ~ 1.5miles make a left into the East Portal Trailhead and park there. Gather your gear and meet us at the registration tents.
Ride will start at ~ 8 to 8:15 pm with 3 to 4 staggered groups stretching out as needed about 15 minutes apart. (All times are PST even though the ride starts in MT it quickly passes into ID for the bulk of the ride). Guides will take groups of 20-25 at a time.
Rental Bikes, Lights & Helmets are all additional if needed and will be transported for your ride out to the registration point at East Portal.
Make your Reservations today to enjoy this unique experience. Guests riding e-bikes should make themselves familiar with our e-bike policies.
2024 $4 HOT DOG DAYS - EVERYDAY!
Enjoy a $4 tasty HOT DOG (or a few) when you arrive at the bottom of the ride in Pearson, Idaho. Just $4 and you can enjoy a Hot Dog(s) available every day of the season.
Remember to put a CC or some cash in your pocket before leaving the Taft trailhead parking lot for your ride.
$4 Dogs available 11am to 4pm (or while supplies last) at Pearson the bottom of the Hiawatha Trail.
JULY 4th Wear Your Red- White & Blue or Ride with a Flag!
Help celebrate our independence day in style!
HIAWATHA RIDERS JULY 4th WEEKEND SPECIAL
All Hiawatha riders visiting from July 4th thru July 7th qualify for a discounted $10 Scenic Chairlift Ride at Ski Lookout Pass. Simply show your reservation paperwork, or bring the Hiawatha ticket you purchased to the Lookout Cashier in Food Service and she will issue you a $10 SCENIC LIFT RIDE TICKET. Ticket is valid any of those 4 days. July 4, 5, 6, or 7, 2024. Lift rides are available 10a to 3p (PST) on these four dates. Regularly Priced at $16 for Ages 13 +, or $12 for ages 5 to 12.
MILITARY SPECIAL - FREE Scenic Lift Rides for Active, Reserve or Retired Military with appropriate Service ID - Family members or a guest will qualify for $10 Scenic Lift Ride Tickets.
Sunday Aug. 25 - 2024-25 Lookout Pass Season Pass Holders Ride FREE! If you already have your 2024-25 Lookout Pass Season Pass, or if you want to buy or pay off your pass that you have on layaway that day you too can get a FREE ticket to Ride The Hiawatha Scenic Bike Trail on Aug. 25, 2024!
Simply show your pass at our Season Pass Ticket office and they will issue you a Trail Pass for the day. Rental bikes & Shuttle Passes not included but available for purchase.
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 - SUPPORT THE WALLACE FOOD BANK! Bring 7 Non-Perishable Food Items for the Wallace Food Bank to the East Portal between 8:30a - 1:30p to receive a complimentary shuttle voucher. Or to just help the cause. Most desired items: Peanut butter, canned tomato products, boxes of instant oatmeal packets, Instant Potato Packets, boxes of cold cereal as well as separate containers of fresh fruit and vegetables. These along with any non-perishable food item donations or cash contributions are greatly appreciated.
In exchange for guests dropping off [7 non-perishable food items]. We'll provide those Food Bank supporters with a Free Shuttle ticket. Please be generous. We greatly appreciate your compassion for those less fortunate.
Saturday August 31, 2024 - FREE Bicycle Bell Day!
Any person with a pass valid for this date can receive a FREE Bicycle Bell (while supplies last).
September 3rd thru 5th & September 9th thru 12th, 2024
Any 2024-25 Season Pass Holder from Any Ski Area in the world - can Ride The Hiawatha for FREE!
Show your 2024-25 Season Pass at our Season Pass window and our Ticket Staff will issue you a Trail Pass for the day. Rental bikes & Shuttle Passes not included but available for purchase if desired.
Sunday Sept. 8th - All Military branches (Active, Reserve & Retired with valid service ID) Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines & Coast Guard + the following First Responders:
Fire, Ambulance, Police/Sheriff & Highway Patrol will get a FREE Trail Ticket for the day. Simply present your official ID to our Season Pass/Ticket office and you will receive a FREE Trail Pass for the day. Rental bikes and Shuttle bus back up not included but available for purchase if desired.
Sunday Sept. 8th - Is PARKER SUBARU, CDA CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY on the Hiawatha!
Drive to the CDA Dealership before the event to snag a FREE Trail & Shuttle Ticket for the famed Hiawatha Scenic Bike Trail. Ticket is only valid for that particular day (While supplies last - tickets are limited).
The Hiawatha Scenic Bike Trail is Open 7 days a week thru September 15th. Early fall is a great time to be out on the trail with cooler temps, and with kids back at school, the trail is a little calmer.
Saturday & Sunday - September 14 & 15 is our FINAL WEEKEND! - Special SALE Up To 50% OFF in our Gift Shop:
Come get that special memento, T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, Stickers, Magnets, Glasswear, Coffee Mugs, Christmas Ornaments...
Plus we have $4 Hot Dogs on the trail at the Pearson Trailhead or at Ski Lookout Pass 11:30am to 4pm.
More New & Fun Events will be appearing here - stay tuned!
