This Amazing Trail In Montana Takes You Through An Abandoned Train Tunnel
It’s no secret that Montana is home to some epic trails. Whether you want to hike to a lake, a waterfall or a breathtaking view, you’ll have your choice in the Treasure State. And if you bike the Hiawatha Rail Trail in Montana, you can walk right through an abandoned tunnel.
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The trail begins near East Portal, an unincorporated community in Mineral County.
The St. Paul Pass Tunnel was part of the Milwaukee Road's Pacific Coast Extension project in the early 1900s.
Now you can ride your bike through a little piece of history.
It's easy to see why it's one of the most popular bike trails in Montana AND Idaho.
Have you biked this amazing trail? If you’d rather enjoy a railroad hike on foot, check out the Milwaukee Railroad trail near Butte.
