The HIAWATHA TRAIL | America's Most UNIQUE Bike Ride

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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 11 ай бұрын

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!

@landgsmith Жыл бұрын

I now have a reason to visit Idaho and Montana!

@cynthiaerickson3646 4 жыл бұрын

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...

@robertdouglas8895 2 ай бұрын

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.

@CaliforniaTravelVideos 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Leislady 7 ай бұрын

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

@LoveLondon5 4 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful!

@Irkutyanin81488 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

Irkutyanin81488 you should go back!

@thefactualconservative9922 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome and full of helpful info

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

asmrprofessor that’s great to hear! Glad to hear you got some value out of it 🙂

@ronlewis8398 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! Thank you for watching, it is a great trip for kids and families.

@ronlewis8398 4 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti Thanks. U got a sub out of it too. :) kids insisted. We'll have to look at the other ID videos. CA residents here who see ID as one of the best options to match our values and lifestyle. Will be neat to see the other videos you have to offer.

@LisaCareyidaho 6 ай бұрын

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?

@jaydee975 Ай бұрын

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!

@Thiccums774 2 жыл бұрын

I have been there very nice

@user-cr3fz8lz2i 11 ай бұрын

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

@whooptydoo6256 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

whoopty doo the trail needs maintained. It costs money. The bus that takes you back to the top costs money. Making sure those trestles are sound and don’t collapse and bats don’t take over the tunnels, all that costs money.

@goofiestofgoobers6030 2 ай бұрын

Can you use a road bike on the trail? Or do you have to rent a mtn. Bike? I have a ten speed road bike, and worry about the gravel on thinner tires...

@TomSpurlock 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, shuttles free.

@JonConti 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Sir_knight_trooper 5 жыл бұрын

The Adventures of Jon & Chad could i just walk on this trail? And what can i/can i not bring with me

@JonConti 5 жыл бұрын

Martin Williamson you can walk the trail but you will still need to purchase a pass to get on it and/or use the shuttle service. Also the trail is only open between 8am and 5pm. As for what you can and can’t take you’ll have to be more specific, or contact lookout pass and ask them if you have something unusual you were looking to bring. Link to them is in the description. Good luck hiking it! We didn’t see anyone doing that. Walking the St. Paul tunnel would be nuts 😀

@Sir_knight_trooper 5 жыл бұрын

The Adventures of Jon & Chad ok im into H.E.M.A. and part of my training is marching in full gear on wildlife trails for miles the gear is one lance a kite shield two hachets and a short sword full chainmail and gambeson helm and a small tool kit water and other things are carried as well

@JonConti 5 жыл бұрын

@@Sir_knight_trooper O wow that sounds like a lot of gear. I don't see why that wouldn't be allowed on the trail, but I would call look out pass ahead of time and let them know so you don't run into any hold ups when you go.

@Sir_knight_trooper 5 жыл бұрын

The Adventures of Jon & Chad ok thank you

@thomashughes_teh 7 күн бұрын

Gruel...Yum

@thomashughes_teh 7 күн бұрын

Is there a discount for through riders on multi day tours? They won't want that weekend deal with mandatory shuttle purchase.

@Superdna1966 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to wear a helmet? required or optional?

@kirez7403 2 жыл бұрын

Where's the link to Epic Idaho? The video says it's in the description, but it's not (as of 9/17/2021).

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Visit Idaho has it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtiZfplytty2dH0.html

@boosteraxledoesstuff2769 2 жыл бұрын

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! :)

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Hard for bikes to ride on train tracks!

@radf-zf7ev Жыл бұрын

Agreed. It kills me that they wrecked the track, locked up all that country, and turned it into a yuppie tourist trap. We used to have so much fun up there. Now it's all city people littering.

@donotrobme9295 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

The busses are down at the bottom of the trail in a dirt parking lot. You can arrange your own shuttle. I would call Lookout Pass 208.744.1301 they'll have more information for you

@donotrobme9295 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti thx

@jeffozimek2178 3 жыл бұрын

We'd like to bike from Lookout Pass to East Portal. Do you know how we do that?

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

I do not, but Lookout Pass would! I'd give them a call. 208.744.1301

@zarb88 5 ай бұрын

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

@jgvids2242 4 жыл бұрын

If I am doing a long run, about 8 miles, at a consistent 9 mph could I run this trail?

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

JGvids well the trail is 15 miles long so if you only ran 8 miles then no, you wouldn’t be able to run it 😀. But they don’t allow foot traffic on the trail. It’s only for bikes

@clivebunker3823 5 жыл бұрын

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

@JonConti 5 жыл бұрын

Clive Bunker An hour and 5 is very specific haha. If we say 2 hours and it takes people 1.5 they’re happy they got there early. If we say an hour and it takes 1.5 they say this is farther than those guys say and they aren’t happy so we ere on the safe side for people.

@waterlove2155 4 жыл бұрын

Clive Bunker they are clearly not from here ;)

@Belynda 2 жыл бұрын

It seriously used to take me 45 minutes from that location to CDA, now it takes me at least an hour and a half, with all of the traffic now. Thanks for the great videos, cheers !.

@bikeme1969 3 жыл бұрын

Obviously a mountain bike is the preferred bike to use on this trail. But, I'm wondering if my bike will do OK. It's a Trek 750 Hybrid. Has a double butted, CroMoly frame with 700-38 tires with a knobby, mountain bike tread. I appreciate any opinions. Thanks!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, I really don't know anything about bikes. The best people to talk to would be the people at Lookout Pass (208) 744-1301. I'd give them a call and ask. Cheers!

@MrBendOregon Жыл бұрын

Are e-bikes allowed

@ritawilson8762 3 жыл бұрын

Can you boondock in the parking lot at the East Portal. I sleep in the camper shell on bed of the truck.

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! You can boondock there and at Lookout Pass in either of those parking lots.

@ritawilson8762 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti thank you

@gabrielrodriguezcarpenter Жыл бұрын

rip Milwaukee Road

@donotrobme9295 3 жыл бұрын

How long would this take young kids who ride bikes? can all ages make the entire trip?

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how long it would take but all ages do it. It's all downhill so it's an easy ride.

@donotrobme9295 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti thanks jon

@mrnobody5381 Жыл бұрын

Are electric bikes allowed?

@hardboy1864 2 жыл бұрын

Can you ride Ebikes on this trail??

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

No not without special permission

@stephenheath8465 5 ай бұрын

R.I.P Milwaukee Road

@michellepatry6184 4 ай бұрын

Mon tour

@blinkertactical42 4 жыл бұрын

I went

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

What did you think of it?

@victorholland6448 4 жыл бұрын

Praise the Creator

@eviee422 5 жыл бұрын

You didn't answer how difficult of a ride it is.

@JonConti 5 жыл бұрын

At 2:58 we say it's been all downhill and if you want to turn around and go back up it will be grueling. Which I thought answered that question haha. If you go down it's easy and if you go up it's grueling.

@BrianRouse 4 жыл бұрын

Downhill is extremely easy. Uphill could be a challenge.

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Rouse exactly 😂. We could’ve touched on how well the trail is maintained but... ya it’s all downhill or all uphill. Downhill is easy, uphill is hard. Have you done the Hiawatha before?

@BrianRouse 4 жыл бұрын

The Adventures of Jon & Chad Nope, yesterday was the first time! We’re from St. Louis and were visiting family.

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrianRouse That's awesome! What did you think of the trail? And if you don't mind me asking how did you find this video, did you just search Hiawatha Trail?

@Hozy780 Жыл бұрын

I hate rail trail I wish it was trails to rails who cares about riding a bike we like trains and that is a really historic train line and I hope to God it gets rebuilt to a train track

@joseywilds3133 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that bridge will fall and then a lawsuit awesome vacation

@JonConti 4 жыл бұрын

go test it out!

@KathyWatterson-cu5ll Жыл бұрын

can we ride our electric bike? ALSo do they rent electric bikes? and lastly do we even need electric if its all down hill ;)

@mockfry24 4 жыл бұрын

I did this with my class, it rained for hours and it was 18 miles long, don’t do the Hiawatha on a rainy day

@jaydee975 Ай бұрын

I know it's a wonderful bike trail, but it's too bad Amtrak didn't take over the like after the abandonment in 1980. That way Amtrak would've had its own dedicated line between Chicago and Seattle without having to fuss with BNSF all the time about trackage rights and timing.

@factchecker9358 Жыл бұрын

It's on my list, but this is THE most confusing rails to trails description and map set I've ever come across for planning purposes. They can't even give a frame of reference for downhill and uphill or where I-90 is on the maps or parking or RV parks. Bring in a cartographer please and a writer.