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        Open as of 22 hours
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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        478
        Trails Mountain Bike
        304
        Trails E-Bike
        42
        Trails Gravel Bike
        43
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        69
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        138
        Trails Horse
        26
        Trails Hike
        280
        Trails Trail Running
        280
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        28
        Trails Observed Trials
        3
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        17
        Trails Snowmobile
        2
        Trails Snowshoe
        43
        Trails Downhill Ski
        131
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        10
        Trails Nordic Ski
        49
        Total Distance
        558 miles
        Total Descent
        136,598 ft
        Total Vertical
        5,058 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        8,060 ft
        Reports
        1,631
        Photos
        719
        Ridden Counter
        82,017

        Articles

        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
        Local Flavours: The Complete Guide to Riding in Whitefish, Montana
        Aug 8, 2019 from pinkbike.com
        Everything you need to know about mountain biking in this beautiful playground in the mountains.
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        Popular Whitefish Mountain Biking Trails

        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.
        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.
        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 .
        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.
        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.
        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...
        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.
        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
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 25 rides
        Past Week
        • 205 rides

        Whitefish Mountain Bike Routes

        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...
        4.0 10 miles 863 ft 2 Loop
        A great gravel grinder that travels around the western perimeter and then south through the heart of the...
        2 miles 6 ft 1
        This is one of our favorite routes in Whitefish and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Montana Photo Book:...
        2 miles 458 ft 4
        Starting in the Chair 1 Lift Plaza this week! Up Lime Light, Down all the way to the Magic Carpet Zone,...
        5 miles 898 ft 1 Loop
        The Woods Lake Overlook is a newer section of the Whitefish Trail. It is smooth and not technically...
        3 miles 456 ft 2
        This is one of our favorite routes in Whitefish and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Montana Photo Book:...

        Photos of Whitefish Mountain Bike

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        Jun 7, 2026 @ 7:16am
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        Nov 20, 2025 @ 3:48pm
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        Nov 20, 2025 @ 3:48pm
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        45 |
        Nov 20, 2025 @ 3:48pm
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        49 |
        Nov 20, 2025 @ 3:48pm
        Nov 20, 2025
        251 |
        Dec 13, 2019 @ 6:24pm
        Dec 13, 2019
        667 |
        Mar 6, 2017 @ 9:36am
        Mar 6, 2017
        1,241 |
        Sep 16, 2013 @ 3:48pm
        Sep 16, 2013
        2,781 |
        Nov 26, 2012 @ 3:38pm
        Nov 26, 2012
        | 7 comments

        Videos of Whitefish 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
        Crash on Freebird
        trail: Freebird
        0:12 | | Jul 29, 2023
        Crash on Freebird
        trail: Freebird
        0:12 | | Jul 29, 2023
        Broken Ribs
        trail: Zeppelin
        0:58 | | Jul 8, 2021
        trail: Otter Pop
        0:12 | 149 | Feb 21, 2021

        Current Trail Warnings

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        The Whitefish Trail - East Spencer Loop
        Jun 5, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Denver)
        Jun 5, 2026
        Prevalent Mudtoast2266north end of singletrack is completely...
        Ashley Mountain
        Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:13pm (America/Denver)
        Jun 4, 2026
        VariableAESchneider612Completely impassable with down trees....
        Reid Divide
        May 29, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/Denver)
        May 29, 2026
        DryFAMB FAMB Closed until further notice for timber...

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Bill Creek
        May 29, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Denver)
        May 29, 2026
        Ideal FAMB Trail Crew has cleared 180+ trees...FAMB FAMB
        Ingalls - Mt Connor
        May 22, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Denver)
        May 22, 2026
        Ideal FAMB Trail Crew has completed clearing...FAMB FAMB
        connector
        May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston)
        May 9, 2026
        IdealJeffVonKiper
        connector
        May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston)
        May 9, 2026
        IdealJeffVonKiper
        PF-27
        May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston)
        May 9, 2026
        IdealJeffVonKiper
        PF-23
        May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston)
        May 9, 2026
        IdealJeffVonKiper
        South Ridge Trail
        May 9, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Denver)
        May 9, 2026
        Ideal4 or so downed trees blocking the trail...easmith
        Boney Gulch
        May 2, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/Denver)
        May 2, 2026
        DryMany trees including old growth on the...MaxMMM
        PF-7
        Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Denver)
        Apr 30, 2026
        UnknownLarge tree down at the start of trail....bosburn
        PF-37
        Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Denver)
        Apr 30, 2026
        UnknownBlow down. Not as bad as other areas...bosburn

        Activity Feed

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        beachysdanwishlistrouteactivity #97272786
        Jun 18, 2026 @ 1:19pm
        3 days
        2998BqZ9wishlistrouteactivity #97258171
        Jun 18, 2026 @ 9:37am
        3 days
        2998BqZ9wishlisttrailactivity #97198942
        Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:32am
        Jun 17, 2026
        2998BqZ9wishlistrouteactivity #97198816
        Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:30am
        Jun 17, 2026
        2998BqZ9wishlistrouteactivity #97198680
        Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:29am
        Jun 17, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        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
        jpowski03trailCyndi's Loppersi’m
        Jun 5, 2026 @ 9:33pm
        Jun 5, 2026

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike304471 miles87,484 ft217 miles5,059 ft
        #164#626491,6053038,498
        E-Bike42146 miles15,663 ft65 miles4,193 ft
        #1,039#8021,0581404
        Gravel Bike4363 miles4,121 ft17 miles3,907 ft
        #68#775131402210
        Adaptive Bike69129 miles10,131 ft50 miles3,930 ft
        #22#1,2401746
        Winter Fat Bike138127 miles21,115 ft52 miles4,508 ft
        #14#76758213
        Horse26118 miles14,222 ft56 miles4,170 ft
        #286#45444746
        Hike280388 miles69,108 ft159 miles5,059 ft
        #177#99251,53723,876
        Trail Running280388 miles69,108 ft159 miles5,059 ft
        #153#6851,53623,620
        Dirtbike/Moto28145 miles17,615 ft65 miles4,091 ft
        #159#9747252
        Observed Trials31 mile374 ft2,326 ft361 ft
        670
        ATV/ORV/OHV17113 miles13,205 ft54 miles4,091 ft
        #123#6044028
        Snowmobile226 miles3,428 ft17 miles2,726 ft
        146
        Snowshoe4375 miles10,082 ft41 miles3,071 ft
        #200#503654
        Downhill Ski13153 miles46,417 ft51 miles2,254 ft
        #53#2421223,498
        Backcountry Ski1038 miles4,528 ft22 miles2,858 ft
        #62#131442,939
        Nordic Ski4935 miles3,711 ft16 miles1,434 ft
        #45#11192722,554

        Frequently Asked Questions About Whitefish

        What are the best places to ride in Whitefish?
        Whitefish has 15 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Whitefish?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Whitefish are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Whitefish?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Whitefish are:
        • July (1,274 activities)
        • August (885 activities)
        • June (772 activities)
        Check the Whitefish reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Whitefish?
        There are 58 parking locations listed in Whitefish. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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