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Hiawatha Bike Rentals
Route of the Hiawatha
Bike Rental, Helmet, Light & Shuttle to and from the Trail
- Acoustic Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Looking for bikes for the Trail of the Coeur D Alenes?
Ride the world famous Route of the Hiawatha with a bike rental from The Cycle Haus! Bike rentals include all day rental, shuttle service to and from the trail, a helmet, and light. Avoid the crowded parking at the East Portal Trailhead. Instead, catch our shuttle in Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace and we’ll take you and your bike rental to the Hiawatha. From there, bike back to Wallace via Moon Pass or catch our return shuttle at the end of the day.
Ride the world famous Route of the Hiawatha with a bike rental from The Cycle Haus! Bike rentals include all day rental, shuttle service to and from the trail, a helmet, and light. Avoid the crowded parking at the East Portal Trailhead. Instead, catch our shuttle in Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace and we’ll take you and your bike rental to the Hiawatha. From there, bike back to Wallace via Moon Pass or catch our return shuttle at the end of the day.
Reservations Required
2 Person Minimum
Book Multiple Types of Bikes:
- Wait! Please read our important FAQ's before making your booking.
More Booking Options:
Choose this booking to pickup a bike in Harrison for the Route of the Hiawatha. This can be a good option if you need a multi-day rental for both the Trail of the Coeur D Alenes and the Route of the Hiawatha. It can also be a good option for the days our shuttle does not go to the Hiawatha. Electric bikes cannot be transported to the Hiawatha via private vehicle. Please note that Harrison is approximately a 1 hour drive from the Hiawatha.
This shuttle is for riders with their own bikes looking for transportation to and from the Hiawatha from Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace. A separate shuttle, operated by Lookout Pass, takes riders from the bottom to the top of the Hiawatha. For info on that shuttle, click here.
Choose this booking to pickup a bike in Harrison for the Route of the Hiawatha. This can be a good option if you need a multi-day rental for both the Trail of the Coeur D Alenes and the Route of the Hiawatha. It can also be a good option for the days our shuttle does not go to the Hiawatha. Electric bikes cannot be transported to the Hiawatha via private vehicle. Please note that Harrison is approximately a 1 hour drive from the Hiawatha.
This shuttle is for riders with their own bikes looking for transportation to and from the Hiawatha from Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace. A separate shuttle, operated by Lookout Pass, takes riders from the bottom to the top of the Hiawatha. For info on that shuttle, click here.
Pricing
Electric Bikes
Rad Rover 6
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All Day Bike Rental
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An electric step over fat tire bike
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For Riders 5'7" - 6'2" up to 275 lbs
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45+ Mile Battery Range
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Includes Shuttle to & from the Trail
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Includes Helmet
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Includes Light
Rad City 4
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All Day Bike Rental
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An electric step over bike for taller riders
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For Riders 5'11" - 6'5" up to 275 lbs
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45 Mile Battery Range
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Includes Shuttle to & from the Trail
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Includes Helmet
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Includes Light
Long Range
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All Day Bike Rental
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A universal electric cruiser with rear rack and basket
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For Riders 5'1" - 6'3" up to 350lbs
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75+ Mile Battery Range
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Includes Shuttle to & from the Trail
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Includes Helmet
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Includes Light
Acoustic (Non Electric) Bikes
Trek FX1 Stagger
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All Day Bike Rental
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A Non Electric 21 Speed Medium Step Bike
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For Riders 5'1" - 5'9" up to 272 lbs
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Includes Shuttle to & from the Trail
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Includes Helmet
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Includes Light
24" Trek Precaliber
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All Day Bike Rental
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A 24" Non Electric 8 Speed Bike
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Perfect for 8-12 year olds.
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Includes Shuttle to & from the Trail
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Includes Helmet
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Includes Light
Schedule
Shuttle Schedule & Route: Hiawatha
- May 25th - Sept 15th, 2024
- Tuesdays
- Thursdays
- Saturday
- Sundays
Your bike rental includes shuttle to and from the trail. We’ll pick you up in your choice of Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace and bring you and your bike to Taft, MT, appx 2 miles from the Hiawatha’s East Portal Trailhead. At the end of the day we’ll bring your back to your starting location. Wallace riders also have the option to ride back to Wallace via Moon Pass. Check the schedule below for departure and return times.
Pickup & Drop Off Locations
Harrison
The Cycle Haus is located at 100 N Coeur D Alene Ave in downtown Harrison, ID. The bike shop is located behind the restaurant.
- Please Arrive by: 7:30AM
- Departs: 8AM
- Evening Return: 6:15PM
Kellogg
The Kellogg Trailhead is located at 10 Station Ave in Kellogg, ID. Parking is available on the west side of Division St along the greenway bordering the trail.
- Please Arrive by: 8:55AM
- Departs: 9AM - 9:30AM
- Evening Return: 5:15PM
Wallace
Pick up and drop off for Wallace is at the Wallace Chamber of Commerce located at 10 River St in Wallace, ID. Please note that this is not the official Wallace Trailhead for the Trail of the Coeur D Alenes.
- Please Arrive by: 9:10AM
- Departs: 9:15AM - 9:45AM
- Evening Return: 5:05PM
Hiawatha
Shuttle drop off and pickup is at Rainy Creek Rd near Exit 5 of I-90 in Taft, MT. The Route of the Hiawatha is located approximately 2 miles south on Rainy Creek Rd at the East Portal Trailhead.
- Morning Arrival: 10AM - 10:30AM PDT
- Afternoon Departure: 4:15PM PDT
Shuttle Map
- Other Maps:
- Route of the Hiawatha & Moon Pass Trail Map
About the Hiawatha
The Rails to Trails Crown Jewel
About
The Route of the Hiawatha and the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes are part of a 300K Rail to Trail System known as the Bitterroot Loop. The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is a paved 73 mile, mostly flat trail that wanders through the Silver Valley, the Coeur d’Alene River Valley, the Chain Lake Region, and along Lake Coeur D Alene. The crown jewel of the Bitteroot Loop, and perhaps the crown jewel of the entire Rails to Trails system, is the Route of the Hiawatha. The Route of the Hiawatha is a 15 mile downhill route, beginning in Montana and ending in Idaho. The packed dirt and gravel path takes you over spectacular soaring train trestles and into miles long deep dark tunnels. See waterfalls and remnants of the people who built the West all while gliding through the hills and forests of Idaho and Montana’s National Forest land.
Riding the Hiawatha
Tickets & Lookout Pass Shuttle
Lookout Pass is contracted by the US Forest Service to manage the Route of the Hiawatha. Trail passes are required to ride the trail. Lookout Pass sells trail and shuttle passes. Many people choose to buy a shuttle pass so they can ride the Hiawatha one way downhill and then be shuttled back to the top. Please note that this is different than the shuttle operated by The Cycle Haus which takes riders from Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace to and from the Hiawatha. Trail and shuttle passes can be purchased at the East Portal Trailhead. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Lookout Pass requires the purchase of a shuttle pass even if you do not plan to use the shuttle. If you are planning on renting a bike from the Cycle Haus and using the shuttle provided by Lookout Pass, please book an acoustic (non-electric) bike. Electric bikes are only needed if you plan to ride the trail both ways or plan to ride back to Wallace via Moon Pass. Electric bikes rented from The Cycle Haus are not allowed on the shuttle operated by Lookout Pass.
Location
The Route of the Hiawatha is located off Exit 5 of I-90 in Montana. If you’re driving your own vehicle, follow the brown signs to the East Portal Trailhead of the Hiawatha. The East Portal Trailhead is the beginning of the Hiawatha and is located 2.3 miles south of Exit 5 on Rainy Creek Rd 506. Please note that parking can be challenging at the East Portal Trailhead, so arrive early.
If you’re taking The Cycle Haus shuttle, you’ll be dropped off at the beginning of Rainy Creek Rd. Due to Forest Service Regulations, we are unable to travel all the way to the East Portal Trailhead.
Be Prepared
The Hiawatha’s 10 train tunnels make it one of the most unique biking experiences in the world. In particular, the 1.661 mile St Paul Pass tunnel (Taft Tunnel) is truly spectacular. The tunnels can be pitch black and remain cool and wet even during the heat of the summer. During the late Spring and early Fall they can be downright cold and muddy. Lights (flashlight, headlamp, or bike light) are required to ride the trail. It’s also a good idea to bring a change of clothes since you’re likely to get muddy.
Lookout Pass’s shuttles at the bottom of the Hiawatha fill up quickly and riders have reported as long as 2 hour wait times during prime times (1PM – 4PM in June, July, & Early August). Consider riding the trail first thing in the morning (8:30AM) or during the off-season (Early September) to avoid the crowds. If you’re riding an E-bike we recommend skipping the shuttle and riding the Hiawatha round trip or back to Wallace via Moon Pass.
There is no cell coverage at the Route of the Hiawatha.
E-Bikes
Class 1 E-bikes are allowed on the Route of the Hiawatha. Class 1 E-Bikes are pedal assist E-bikes with a max speed of 20 MPH. They do not have a throttle. Class 2 E-Bikes are allowed provided the throttle has been disabled. Lookout Pass will inspect the bike to ensure the throttle has been disabled. Class 3 E-bikes are prohibited.
Lookout Pass charges an additional $10 fee to carry E-bikes on their shuttle. E-bikes may also be deprioritized over acoustic bikes. Given this, it’s recommended that if you plan to use an E-bike that you don’t use the shuttle and ride the Hiawatha both downhill and uphill.
The Cycle Haus does not allow rental E-Bikes on Lookout Pass’s shuttle.
Bike Rentals
The Cycle Haus rents both acoustic (non-electric) and electric bikes for the Route of the Hiawatha.
Bike rentals are available for delivery to the Hiawatha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Simply park your car in Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace. We will then take you and your bike rental to the Hiawatha. We’ll then bring you back to your vehicle at the end of the day. Shuttle service, helmet, and a light are included in all Hiawatha rentals.
If you’re renting an acoustic bike, you can choose to pick up your bike in Harrison and transport it yourself to the Hiawatha. This can be a good option if you need a bike for both the Trail of the Coeur D Alenes and the Hiawatha, or if you need a bike on a day the Cycle Haus shuttle is not operating. Please note that Harrison is located approximately 1 hours from the Route of the Hiawatha.
Maps
Trail Maps for the Hiawatha & Moon Pass
Shuttle Drop Off to Hiawatha
Taft, MT to East Portal Trailhead
- 2.3 Miles
- Est. Time (Acoustic): 22 min
- Est. Time (Electric): 16 min
This is the route riders will take from the drop off point for The Cycle Haus shuttle to the East Portal Trailhead, the start of the Route of the Hiawatha.
Route of the Hiawatha
East Portal Trailhead to Pearson Trailhead
- 14.42 Miles
- Est. Time - Downhill (All Bikes): 2 hr 23 min
- Est. Time - Uphill (Acoustic): 2 hr 38 min
- Est. Time - Uphill (Electric): 2 hr 9 min
This is a map of the Route of the Hiawatha. This route goes from the East Portal Trailhead, where trail passes are sold, to the Pearson Trailhead, where Lookout Pass picks up riders for their shuttle back to the top of the hill.
Moon Pass
Pearson Trailhead to the Wallace Chamber of Commerce
- 20.9 Miles
- Est. Time - (Acoustic): 2 hr 31 min
- Est. Time - (Electric): 2 hr 05 min
This is a map from the Pearson Trailhead to the Wallace Chamber of Commerce in Wallace, ID. This is the route for riders who’d like to ride the Hiawatha one way. Some people call this route “The Hiawatha: Part 2.”
The Entire Route
Taft, MT to Wallace, ID via the Route of the Hiawatha and Moon Pass
- 37.7 Miles
- Est. Time - (Acoustic): 5 hr 16 min
- Est. Time - (Electric): 4 hr 44 min
This is a map from The Cycle Haus’s shuttle drop off point in Taft, Mt, down the Route of the Hiawatha, and back to the Wallace Chamber of Commerce via Moon Pass.
FAQ's
Your Bike Rental
Your bike rental includes a helmet, light, and shuttle service to and from the Hiawatha. Each bike also comes with different features such as a basket or rear rack. Check the bike detail page for more information.
Bike rentals with shuttle service to and from the Hiawatha are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 25th – September 15th, 2024. Acoustic bike rentals are also available 7 days a week with pickup in Harrison.
Due to Forest Service regulations and the cramped parking situation at the East Portal Trailhead, our shuttle is unable to meet guests at the Hiawatha. Instead, we recommend parking in Wallace at the Wallace Chamber of Commerce. It’s only about a 20 minute shuttle ride to Taft, MT. This also gives you the option to bike back to Wallace at your own pace via Moon Pass. Our return shuttle is also available at no additional charge.
We rent a 24″ Trek Precaliber that is generally recommended for 8-12 year olds. We don’t rent bikes for younger children due to the time constraints of meeting our return shuttle. Riders are required to be 16+ years old to rent an E-Bike. We do not currently rent bike trailers for the Route of the Hiawatha.
We operate a large 14 passenger shuttle bus with a trailer to transport bikes to and from the Hiawatha. It doesn’t make economic and environmental sense to operate this bus for less than 2 passengers.
If you need a bike for both the Trail of CDA’s and the Route of the Hiawatha, and would like to pick up your bike in Harrison, you can book a Trek FX1 or Trek FX1 Stagger in a single booking here. If you need to rent an electric bike for both trails, or would like shuttle service to the Hiawatha, please make 2 separate bookings – one for each trail.
About the Shuttle
Morning pickups are in Harrison, Kellogg, and Wallace. Please view the full schedule for pickup times and locations. We will drop off you and your bike in Taft, MT approximately 2 miles from the East Portal Trailhead.
Riders not taking Moon Pass should return to the shuttle no later than 4:15PM. The shuttle will be at or near the same location you were dropped off at in the morning.
Our shuttle is a complimentary service for customers who rent bikes for the Route of the Hiawatha. It’s a great option if you don’t have your own transportation or simply want to avoid the cramped parking at the East Portal Trailhead. For instance, stay for a 3 day Rail to Trail adventure in Harrison and ride the entire Trail of the Coeur D Alenes and the Route of the Hiawatha without driving your car!
Acoustic (non-electric) bikes are available for pickup 7 days a week at our shop in Harrison. Please note that Harrison is approximately a one hour drive from the Route of the Hiawatha. Electric bikes can only be transported to the Hiawatha via The Cycle Haus shuttle.
Yep! If you have your own bike and need transportation to and from the Hiawatha, book your shuttle here.
Our shuttle brings riders from Harrison, Kellogg, or Wallace to and from the Hiawatha. A separate shuttle operated by Lookout Pass brings riders from the bottom to the top of the hill. For more information on that shuttle, click here.
The shuttle operated by Lookout Pass takes riders from the bottom to the top of the Hiawatha. This is a separate shuttle from The Cycle Haus shuttle. Acoustic (non-electric) bike rentals from The Cycle Haus may go on this shuttle. The Cycle Haus does not allow our electric bikes on the Lookout Pass shuttle. E-bikes can be ridden back up the Hiawatha or to Wallace via Moon Pass.
Electric Bikes
If you intend to just ride the trail downhill and take Lookout Pass’s shuttle to the top, then an E-Bike is not needed. E-Bikes are perfect for avoiding shuttle wait times. Skip the shuttle and see the beautiful Hiawatha a 2nd time by riding back up the hill. Alternatively, ride “The Hiawatha: Part 2”- the route from the Hiawatha to Wallace via Moon Pass.
Class 1 E-Bikes and Class 2 E-Bikes with the throttle disconnected are allowed on the Hiawatha. This means only pedal assist E-Bikes with a max speed of 20 MPH are allowed. E-bikes rented from The Cycle Haus meet these criteria.
We only rent E-Bikes with a minimum battery range of 45 miles. Our Veller-Long Range has a range of over 75 miles. We recommend turning your battery off during the downhill ride on the Hiawatha. If you do this, you’ll have plenty of juice for the remaining 19 miles of your ride (or 23.3 mi for those taking Moon Pass). Please note that hills and the weight of the rider can impact battery life so it’s important to pay attention to your battery gauge throughout your ride.
Things to Know
Yes. A pass is required to ride the Route of the Hiawatha and is not included in your rental. Passes are sold daily at the East Portal Trailhead and can be purchased online here. Please note that on Friday – Sunday Lookout Pass requires you buy their shuttle ticket with the trail pass, even if you do not plan to use their shuttle.
There is generally little to no cell coverage at the Route of the Hiawatha. Please arrange all transportation ahead of time and be prepared with paper maps if you plan to ride Moon Pass.
Moon Pass, also known as “The Hiawatha: Part 2” is a secret gem of the North Idaho trail system. The trail is much less crowded than the Hiawatha and offers similar spectacular scenery. The Moon Pass ride starts at the Pearson Trailhead, takes you over Moon Pass, and ends in Wallace, ID. It is recommended that you bring a paper map/directions if you intend to take this route. There is also signage along the route. For E-Bike riders, it’s important to leave plenty of juice for the ride over the pass. Moon Pass riders will need to lock up their bike at the Wallace Chamber of Commerce by 4:45PM.