Trail of the Hiawatha
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Thanks to hundreds of mountain peaks, thousands of miles of
rivers and abundant wildlife, Idaho is an outdoor lover’s para-
dise. Among many gems in the Gem State, Silver Mountain
Resort shines brightly.
The year-round resort, which is located in Kellogg in the
Idaho Panhandle, is renowned for its challenging ski runs. In
addition to skiing and snowboarding, visitors can enjoy snow-
shoeing and snow tubing during the winter months. The moun-
tain is the center of activity the rest of the year, too, thanks to
its extensive system of well-developed biking and hiking trails.
Two of the most popular options are the Trail of the Coeur
D’alenes and the Trail of the Hiawatha. The former is a 72-mile
paved, flat path that winds beside its namesake river and
through rolling farmlands. Along Hiawatha, which is the
result of a rails-to-trails project, cyclists follow the crest of the
Bitterroot Mountains and go through 10 train tunnels during
the 15-mile downhill ride.
After a day of adventure, travelers can spend the night at
the Morning Star Lodge. The property includes spacious rooms,
large public gathering areas, a rooftop hot tub and more. A
night’s stay also gives guests access to Silver Rapids, Idaho’s
largest indoor waterpark.
To learn more, contact Silver Mountain’s Cathryn Jerome at
[email protected] or go to silvermt.com.
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