Thinking of going on a mountain bike trip this summer? We just returned from Mammoth Mountain and can tell you that no one will be riding the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park until at least early fall. In the meantime, there are other places to go. How about a slow, downhill family roll in Northern Idaho? Here are the details:
The Route of the Hiawatha, which Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area operates under a special-use permit from the U.S. Forest Service, opens May 26. Considered the crown jewel of the nation’s rails-to-trails initiative, the family friendly bike trail celebrated its 25th anniversary last summer and will operate seven days a week through Sept. 17.
Close to the historic town of Wallace, the 15-mile Route of the Hiawatha’s gentle 1.6-percent to 2-percent, all-downhill ride straddles the Idaho-Montana state line, delves 10 tunnels, crosses seven sky-high train trestles, and has a shuttle service back to the top. Attracting just under 70,000 riders each summer, the Route of the Hiawatha is by far the most popular ski area bike trail in the country.
Full-moon night rides are planned for June 3, July 3, Aug. 1, and Aug. 30 by reservation only. In fact, the Route of the Hiawatha strongly encourages guests to make reservations for the day they want to ride — especially when renting equipment.
And if the family roll isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, hop on over to the Silver Mountain bike park. It opens June 16. 2023. For more info on the slow roll, click the link.
[Link: Ride The Hiawatha]
