Ridin’ the Hiawatha
Over the weekend we took a bike ride on the Hiawatha trail. It is an old railroad trail converted to a biking trail.
From the website:
Winding through 10 tunnels and 7 high trestles, this 15-mile route crosses the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana. The Route of the Hiawatha is best known for the long, dark St. Paul Pass, or “Taft” Tunnel, which burrows for 1.66 miles under the Idaho/Montana state line.
Greg and Lydia emerge from the first mile long tunnel. Lights are required and jackets are needed. It is very cold and dark but one of my favorite parts just for the novelty of riding a bike in such a long tunnel.
This waterfall is right at the end of that first long tunnel.
There are many spectacular views along the way.
Lydia looks down from one of the many trestles (bridges) along the way.
Taking a break before going into another tunnel.
Time to secure the bikes and head for home.
Goodbye Hiawatha! Until next year!
September 8th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Did you know that there is a man on top of your van?
Looks like you had fun, now I want to go there!