Full Moon Night Rides - The Route of the Hiawatha Trail

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FULL MOON NIGHT RIDES:
Fri. June 13, 2025 - Strawberry Moon
Thurs. July 10, 2025 - Buck Moon
Sat. Aug. 9, 2025 - Sturgeon Moon
Sun. Sept 7, 2025 - Corn Moon

FULL MOON NIGHT RIDES are by Reservation Only
Limited to ~ 125 Riders.
Call: 208.744.1301 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 & 7:40 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.

The "CROWN JEWEL" OF RAIL-TO-TRAIL ADVENTURES The Route of the Hiawatha - Scenic mountain bike or hike trail is 15 miles long with 10 large and dark train tunnels (Nine that you ride your bike thru.) and 7 sky-high trestles. The ride starts with a trip through the 1.661 mile long St. Paul Pass Tunnel, also known as the Taft Tunnel. It is a highlight of the trail that follows the crest of the Bitterroot Mountains near Lookout Pass Ski Area. The best part is.... it's mostly downhill with shuttle buses available to transport you and your bike back to the top. This family friendly trail is easily enjoyed by a wide variety of people from young children to super seniors. Trail passes, shuttle tickets and mountain bike rentals with lights are available at Lookout Pass Ski Area located right alongside Interstate 90, take Exit 0, at the Idaho-Montana state line. The start of the Hiawatha is a short 7 mile drive from Lookout Pass. 

Lookout Pass is located just 12 miles east of historic Wallace, Idaho. The Lookout Pass Lodge and Bike Rental Shop opens at 8 AM (PDT). The trail head is at the Taft, Mt Exit 5.

The trail is open seasonally May 23 thru Sept. 21, 2025 - 7 days a week 8:30 AM to 4:15 midweek & 8:30 AM to 5 PM (PDT) daily Phone: 208.744.1234. Please make plans to use the trail when all services are available only.

For all information and ticketing go to: www.ridethehiawatha.com

Rental Bikes, lights & Helmets also available see web.

RESERVATION CLICK HERE