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        Popular Trail Networks

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        Whitefish Mountain Resort 2 7 9 4
        Glacier National Park 2 4 1
        Pig Farms 29 52
        Green Gates 32 17 4
        Happy Valley State Trust 42 1
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        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        1,410
        Trails Mountain Bike
        858
        Trails E-Bike
        211
        Trails Gravel Bike
        127
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        193
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        314
        Trails Horse
        232
        Trails Hike
        1,001
        Trails Trail Running
        994
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        104
        Trails Observed Trials
        5
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        83
        Trails Snowmobile
        14
        Trails Snowshoe
        201
        Trails Downhill Ski
        187
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        115
        Trails Nordic Ski
        145
        Total Distance
        2,470 miles
        Total Descent
        465,741 ft
        Total Vertical
        7,588 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        9,535 ft
        Reports
        3,123
        Photos
        2,203
        Ridden Counter
        130,705

        Articles

        Video: Remy Metailler & Pro Skier Ride Legacy Bike Park
        Sep 22, 2023 from pinkbike.com
        There's more going on in Montana than Amazon Prime's 'Yellowstone'.
        2023-Enduro-Pescado Photo Album
        Aug 17, 2023 from pinkbike.com
        The World's biggest biking photo gallery of photos like, crashes, north shore. 2023-Enduro-Pescado
        Video: Rowdy Flow in Montana’s Gem: The Legacy Bike Park
        Jun 15, 2023 from pinkbike.com
        A network of first-class trails in the Montana wilderness.
        12 Endangered Trails to Hike Before They're Gone
        Jan 14, 2022 from backpacker.com
        From climate change to energy development, various threats promise to wipe out what’s best about America’s 12 most endangered trails.

        Popular Flathead County Mountain Biking Trails

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        Otter Pop Warning!
        • 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 52 ft • 1,360 •
        A fast and flowy trail with recently rebuilt large berms and optional features and gaps. This is the best place to start at Spencer, nothing is too technical or mandatory, just fun and fast.
        29
        Kashmir
        • 100 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 0 ft • 1,235 •
        Only one word can describe this trail: flow! Intersecting six times, it’s perfect for intermediate-to-advanced riders who like to find their groove. Connects to the top of the B-Side Zone.
        1
        Lookout Trail
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,255 ft • 176 ft • 1,218 •
        Quick Climb that takes you from the Spencer Access Road to a multiple downhill trails. Follow the trail to the top of the ridge where you'll have a great view of the valley to the west. From there you can access, , , , , and .
        19
        Reservoir Trail
        • 100 ★ 4.8 • 5 miles • 372 ft • 1,040 •
        Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 372 ft blue climb. It features berm. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.
        7
        Beaver Lake Overlook
        • 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 221 ft • 879 •
        Short Overlook Look that has mellow slightly bermed out corners, flows a little better than sections of the trail closer to town.
        14
        Maple Syrup Warning!
        • 95 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 15 ft • 875 •
        Great trail with more rooty and rocky steep sections than but mostly natural; not as many built features as some other trails in this area. It has some optional smaller airs as well as some more technical downhill sections. A great next...
        1
        Money
        • 95 ★ 4.4 • 1,722 ft • 0 ft • 863 •
        Flowy trail filled with berms and step-ups, perfect for beginner-to-intermediate riders looking to rip some bigger berms. Connects the lift plaza to the base area.
        1
        Brown Sugar
        • 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,558 ft • 0 ft • 844 •
        Jumps and tables for intermediate riders to practice catching air. Connects the top of the Bad Rock Zone to the village area.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 54 rides
        Yesterday
        • 37 rides
        Past Week
        • 472 rides

        Flathead County Mountain Bike Routes

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        Cedar Flats Mini-Enduro Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 682 ft • 11 • Loop •
        For those looking for a shorter version of the Cedar Flats Enduro route try this Cedar Flats Mini-Enduro...
        16
        Northwoods Gravel Grind Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,487 ft • 6 • Loop •
        This gravel grind is a loop ride that will get you high above the Valley floor and has view points along...
        78
        Cedar Flats Enduro Featured
        ★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 1,319 ft • 16 • Loop •
        This is a route that gives you a comprehensive tour of all the elements of the Cedar Flats riding complex....
        16
        Canyon Creek-Trumble Creek Gravel Grinder Featured
        ★ 3.7 • 17 miles • 1,517 ft • 3 • Loop •
        Looking to get away from traffic and do a medium length gravel grinder featuring both climbing and fun...
        38
        The Grand Loop Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,930 ft • 16 • Loop •
        If you want to experience the best of Beaver Lakes, then this riding area, which includes views, flow, and...
        4
        Beaver Lakes Gravel Grind Featured
        ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 863 ft • 2 • Loop •
        A great gravel grinder that travels around the western perimeter and then south through the heart of the...

        Photos of Flathead County Mountain Bike

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        Jul 17, 2024 @ 6:42am
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        Jul 14, 2022 @ 3:25pm
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        Jun 5, 2022 @ 1:11pm
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        251 |
        Dec 13, 2019 @ 6:24pm
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        79 |
        Jun 2, 2017 @ 10:48pm
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        75 |
        Jun 2, 2017 @ 10:40pm
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        667 |
        Mar 6, 2017 @ 9:36am
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        1,241 |
        Sep 16, 2013 @ 3:48pm
        Sep 16, 2013
        2,781 |
        Nov 26, 2012 @ 3:38pm
        Nov 26, 2012
        | 7 comments

        Videos of Flathead County Mountain Bike

        Zigged when I should have zagged
        0:11 | 41 | Sep 3, 2025
        Whitefish Jamming
        0:45 | 54 | Nov 22, 2023
        NW Cup Whitefish
        trail: Kashmir
        4:39 | 26 | Nov 22, 2023
        Skynryd
        trail: Skynyrd
        0:15 | 75 | Nov 22, 2023
        Cedar Ridge Arial Shot
        0:20 | 89 | Oct 11, 2023
        Crash on Freebird
        trail: Freebird
        0:12 | | Jul 29, 2023
        Crash on Freebird
        trail: Freebird
        0:12 | | Jul 29, 2023
        0:21 | 64 | May 28, 2023

        Current Trail Warnings

        statustraildateconditionuserinfo
        The Whitefish Trail - East Spencer Loop
        Spencer Mountain
        Jun 5, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Denver)
        Jun 5, 2026
        		 Prevalent Mudtoast2266north end of singletrack is completely...
        Ashley Mountain
        Tally Lake Area
        Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:13pm (America/Denver)
        Jun 4, 2026
        		 VariableAESchneider612Completely impassable with down trees....
        Birch Branch
        Cedar Flats
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:12pm (America/Denver)
        Jun 3, 2026
        		 Prevalent MudJeffVonKiperHUGE, SIGNIFICANT in size, mudholes! ...

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        Columbia Mountain back-side
        Columbia Falls
        Jun 17, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Denver)
        2 days
        		 UnknownSecond attempt this season but no tree...ridefasterthanbear
        Peter's Ridge
        Kalispell
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/Denver)
        Jun 16, 2026
        		 DryCleared a lot with Silky and volunteer...b-man2u
        Lion Hill
        Columbia Falls
        Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/Denver)
        Jun 11, 2026
        		 Ideal FAMB Trail Crew finished clearing the...FAMB FAMB
        Trail 10
        Cedar Flats
        Jun 6, 2026 @ 3:45pm (America/Creston)
        Jun 6, 2026
        		 IdealIn pretty good shape, the rocks have been...caudillb
        Snowberry (Lower)
        Cedar Flats
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Creston)
        Jun 3, 2026
        		 Prevalent MudJeffVonKiper
        Alder
        Cedar Flats
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Creston)
        Jun 3, 2026
        		 Prevalent MudJeffVonKiper
        AC/
        Cedar Flats
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Creston)
        Jun 3, 2026
        		 Prevalent MudJeffVonKiper
        Bill Creek
        Tally Lake Area
        May 29, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Denver)
        May 29, 2026
        		 Ideal FAMB Trail Crew has cleared 180+ trees...FAMB FAMB
        Aspen Alley
        Kalispell
        May 27, 2026 @ 7:35pm (America/Denver)
        May 27, 2026
        		 IdealOne fallen tree that you can duck underdrinehart
        Lower Strawberry Lake Trail
        Kalispell
        May 27, 2026 @ 7:34pm (America/Denver)
        May 27, 2026
        		 IdealDry but one fallen tree you have to get...drinehart

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

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        Recent Comments

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        drewloringtrailTen Pound TumorUh
        Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:43am
        Jun 15, 2026
        oiSJQC2qtrailOtter Popyup! a good progress trail---:)
        Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:24pm
        Jun 6, 2026
        oiSJQC2qtrailOtter Popfor sure---i need a clinic for those...
        Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:23pm
        Jun 6, 2026
        oiSJQC2qtrailOtter PopOh Otter Pop---your bank turns get me EVERY...
        Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:21pm
        Jun 6, 2026
        oiSJQC2qreportBirch BranchI rode a big loop yesterday---upper snowberry...
        Jun 6, 2026 @ 4:10pm
        Jun 6, 2026

        Local Badges

        Bike & Skill Parks

        nametypecityrating
        Whitefish Mountain Resortbike parkWhitefish
        Legacy Bike Parkbike parkLakeside
        Armory Park Pump Trackskill parkWhitefish
        Legacy Bike Park Pumptrackskill parkLakeside

        Upcoming Local Events

        Local Mountain Biking Directory

        Local Trail Supporters

        • Flathead Fat Tires
        • National Recreation Trail
        • Foy's to Blacktail trails
        • Pacific Northwest
        • whitefish mountain resort
        Local Trail Association

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike8581,473 miles249,692 ft577 miles6,076 ft
        		1,6813,0865264,499
        E-Bike211583 miles51,171 ft191 miles5,095 ft
        		112,0094996
        Gravel Bike127204 miles14,236 ft65 miles4,656 ft
        		1473786618
        Adaptive Bike193414 miles27,119 ft128 miles4,849 ft
        		36014
        Winter Fat Bike314299 miles66,591 ft138 miles5,423 ft
        		1,03116
        Horse232824 miles104,354 ft291 miles6,184 ft
        		11,022473
        Hike1,0011,983 miles350,853 ft769 miles7,589 ft
        		2242,9961815,483
        Trail Running9941,974 miles348,648 ft762 miles7,589 ft
        		232,994218,592
        Dirtbike/Moto104440 miles45,489 ft151 miles4,124 ft
        		8032117
        Observed Trials513 miles4,767 ft7 miles4,114 ft
        		19118
        ATV/ORV/OHV83364 miles28,323 ft121 miles4,104 ft
        		2764146
        Snowmobile1469 miles6,237 ft29 miles2,736 ft
        		1931
        Snowshoe201386 miles33,514 ft134 miles6,631 ft
        		1413117
        Downhill Ski18778 miles72,283 ft75 miles2,890 ft
        		22025,607
        Backcountry Ski115327 miles25,883 ft109 miles4,505 ft
        		376993,413
        Nordic Ski14597 miles8,770 ft39 miles2,218 ft
        		317033,961

        Frequently Asked Questions About Flathead County

        ▼ What are the best places to ride in Flathead County?
        Flathead County has 38 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Flathead County?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Flathead County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Flathead County?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Flathead County are:
        • July (1,835 activities)
        • August (1,207 activities)
        • June (1,041 activities)
        Check the Flathead County reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        ▼ What is the longest trail in Flathead County?
        The longest trail in Flathead County is Kootenai - PNW Trail at 38.7 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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