BICYCLING -- The Route of the Hiawatha rail trail near Lookout Pass is still open daily, but shuttle hours have changed through September.

Considered a crown jewel of American rail-to-trail mountain bike or hike routes, the 15-mile trail includes nine train tunnels and seven shockingly high trestles.  The 1.66 mile-long St. Paul Pass Tunnel is a highlight, acquainting visitors with total darkness except for their bike lights. 

The trail opened May 23 and is scheduled to close after riding concludes on Sept. 27.

The trail continues to be open daily, 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m.

However, shuttle bus operations through Sept. 20 have been reduced each day starting with pickups at 11 a.m. and ending at 4:15 p.m.

After Sept. 20, shuttles will operate only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Info: Lookout Pass Ski Area, (208) 744-1301.