Route of the Hiawatha

• Hiawatha main page
• Hiawatha Trail Map
• Directions to Trailheads
• concessionaire:
  Lookout Pass Ski Area

• Day Pass:
  $9 Adult           (same as 2008)
  $6 Child, 6 to 13           (up $1)
  children under 6 are free           (was under 3)
   
  
• Season Pass:
  $25 Adult           (same as 2008)
  $15 Child, 6 to 13           (up $3, but now children under 6 are free)
  (remember, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)

There will be a shuttle that runs daily during most of the season to provide transportation between the ROLAND (upper) and PEARSON (lower) Trailheads. Please notice that Roland is at the WEST Portal of the 1.7 mile long Taft Tunnel. If you leave your car at the EAST Portal, you will end your day by riding back through the tunnel.

The 2009 shuttle ticket is $9 for Adults and $6 for children between 6 and 13 years of age. These are the same prices as in previous summers, although the billable age was raised from 3 to 6.

The shuttle schedule is posted at Lookout Pass and at the East Portal, Roland, Moss Creek, and Pearson trailheads. The shuttle operates 7 days a week beginning June 13 with service on weekends and holidays before then. In general, the shuttle will make four runs from ROLAND to PEARSON and back beginning at 11:00 AM each day. On weekends from June 29 to September 7, a fifth run at the end of the day is added... so the last departure from Pearson would be at 5:45 PM. The shuttle takes about 45 minutes to travel between the two trailhead parking lots, where there are restroom facilities. Reservations for the shuttle are not taken. It is first come, first seated, so plan your day so that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time, especially on a busy day. Check with the friendly marshals you meet along the Route to confirm that the normal schedule is in effect.

After September 13, 2009, the shuttle only operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The Route of the Hiawatha 2009 season ends on October 4.

• $29           (up $1 from 2008)
  for a front suspension Mountain Bike (includes helmet and light)
• $33           (up $1 from 2008)
  for a Comfort Mountain Bike with front suspension and an extra comfortable seat with a suspension seat post (includes helmet and light)
• $18           (same as 2008)
  for a child's bike (includes helmet and light for kids age 13 and under)
• $18           (same as 2008)
  for Tag-along bikes (includes helmet and light)
• $20           (same as 2008)
  for a canvas Burley kid's trailer (will hold 2 kids or up to 100 lbs)
• $6 for helmet rental           (same as 2008)
• $5 for light rental           (up $1 from 2008)

1. Bicycle helmets and lights must be worn at all times.
2. Adult supervision is required for all children under the age of 14 years.
3. Have your ticket on your bicycle at all times. All trail users must purchase a ticket.
4. Sorry, no dogs or other pets allowed on the route.
5. Do Not Litter! Bring everything out with you that you brought in: PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT!
6. Please report any violations of these rules to a Trail Marshal or your shuttle driver.
7. Any and all vandalism will be reported to authorities and violators will be prosecuted.

1. Do not stop in the middle of the route or tunnels; pull off to the side and stop out of the way of others.
2. Do not block the road at any time.
3. Be courteous of oncoming riders. If you are riding uphill please yield to downhill travelers.
4. Pull off to the side if you encounter a vehicle in a tunnel.
5. Use rest rooms at the trailheads. Please do not make a rest room along the trail.
6. There are numerous tunnels and high trestles. Therefore, this route is not recommended for people with claustrophobia or a fear of heights.