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Permalink Reply by Wendi Haught on June 7, 2010 at 10:08pm

Luke, I agree! The Hiawatha has been a powerful offering for our meeting/convention groups for years - some of the best scenery and an inspiring ride, for certain. Nice to see them get some great press!

Permalink Reply by Luke Hoene on June 8, 2010 at 9:39am

It's an incredible trail. But then, this whole area of the country is amazing - I wish I had a three month summer break like the kids do so I had time to squeeze it all in. For me, one of the coolest things about the trail is reading the historical signs - this is the 100 year anniversary of the big burn forest fire of 1910 that changed the look of that whole forest from there down to the Lochsa / Selway area.

Permalink Reply by laura lok on July 26, 2010 at 10:37pm

I so agree. great trail and one for all ages.

Permalink Reply by Greg Johnson on September 8, 2010 at 7:26pm

One the things I meant to do all summer was ride the Route of the Hiawatha Bike Trail. I never quite got around to it. Weather permitting (iffy this time of year) Sat, Sept 18, is my target date and I'm thinking about leaving Spokane around 8:30a. I just thought it would be fun to get a group together to do it. The more, the merrier. Any one interested? Let me know! More information about the trail can be found at http://www.skilookout.com/hiawatha/ Greg

Permalink Reply by Luke Hoene on September 9, 2010 at 2:12pm

it's a good time of year to do it for a couple of reasons - less crowds, colors might be starting to change, and you definitely won't get too hot. I checked the 10 day forecast - highs in the low 60s and chance of showers - nearly identical to the day I rode it a couple of weeks ago and it was beautiful. You come out of the tunnels towards the top and see the mist settling over the trees below you. Then the sun breaks through while you're on a long trestle so maybe you stop for a shot of hot chocolate from the thermos and a sandwich while you watch the moose - great way to spend an afternoon - have fun!

Permalink Reply by Greg Johnson on September 14, 2010 at 6:12am

Hiawatha bike/trial: It appears that the weekend of the Sept 25 works better for more folks, If you interested, let me know.

Permalink Reply by John Chastek on September 24, 2010 at 1:58pm

I (and my lovely wife)are saddling up with Greg Johnson tomorrow Sept. 25th. (postopned from the 18th)
Weather is supposed to be good.
I think it's the end of the season up there after this weekend.

Permalink Reply by Gary M. Peterson Photographer on October 5, 2010 at 9:01pm

Attention well deserved. I re-located here a few years back, and never found time to experience the trail until this summer. What an amazing experience! Here are a few images that I shot while I was there. http://animoto.com/play/ByJ5GXm9iTAQ07uS8AHcrA

Permalink Reply by Luke Hoene on October 7, 2010 at 9:00am

I liked your pictures or the trail Gary - nice shot of the creek at the beginning too.  I'm thinking that, next year, I might try camping along Loop Creek and riding the trail during the weekend but also getting in some fishing and hiking (probably stop into Wallace for a brew too). 

Permalink Reply by laura lok on October 7, 2010 at 9:12am

loved the squirel in the helmet shots cute.  I have a few up on my blog from teh ride we did in september.  the trees were starting to turn colors so it was a good ride. the first time we did the ride so late in the summer and it was great.  Nice moose in your shot haven't seen the moose in a few years myself.

 

http://stampmousephoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/tunnel-vision.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9745749@N03/sets/72157624897661006/

Permalink Reply by Luke Hoene on October 8, 2010 at 10:00am

great tunnel pics!  I usually miss the moose up there too for some reason - probably because my kids like to shout in the tunnels and make enough noise to scare away any wildlife for a mile in any direction -LOL -love the trail and your pictures though