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- 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
- ATV/ORV/OHV
17 trails
- Snowshoe
43 trails
- Downhill Ski
131 trails
- Backcountry Ski
10 trails
- Nordic Ski
49 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 22 hoursStats
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- 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.
Sub Regions
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Beaver Lakes Trails
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- 21
- 8
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Big Mountain Nordic
- 3
- 4
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Finger Lake
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- 2
- 1
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Haskill Basin
- 2
- 1
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Holbrook Overlook
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Lion Mountain
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Pig Farms
- 29
- 52
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Spencer Mountain
- 1
- 11
- 3
- 3
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Tally Lake Area
- 2
- 25
- 5
- 1
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Whitefish Legacy Center
- 3
- 3
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
- 1
- 2
- 7
- 9
- 4
- 1
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Whitefish Range
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- 13
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Popular Whitefish Mountain Biking Trails
• 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.
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...
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...
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
Videos of Whitefish Mountain Bike
trail: Malice in Plunderland
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Sep 3, 2025
trail: Zeppelin Alt (Drop)
0:45 |
54 |
Nov 22, 2023
trail: Kashmir
4:39 |
26 |
Nov 22, 2023
trail: Skynyrd
0:15 |
75 |
Nov 22, 2023
trail: Freebird
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Jul 29, 2023
trail: Freebird
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Jul 29, 2023
trail: Zeppelin
0:58 |
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Jul 8, 2021
trail: Otter Pop
0:12 |
149 |
Feb 21, 2021
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| The Whitefish Trail - East Spencer Loop | Jun 5, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Denver) Jun 5, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | toast2266 | north end of singletrack is completely... | |
| Ashley Mountain | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:13pm (America/Denver) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | AESchneider612 | Completely impassable with down trees.... | |
| Reid Divide | May 29, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/Denver) May 29, 2026 | Dry | FAMB FAMB | Closed until further notice for timber... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bill Creek | May 29, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Denver) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | FAMB FAMB | ||
| Ingalls - Mt Connor | May 22, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Denver) May 22, 2026 | Ideal | FAMB FAMB | ||
| connector | May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston) May 9, 2026 | Ideal | JeffVonKiper | ||
| connector | May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston) May 9, 2026 | Ideal | JeffVonKiper | ||
| PF-27 | May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston) May 9, 2026 | Ideal | JeffVonKiper | ||
| PF-23 | May 9, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Creston) May 9, 2026 | Ideal | JeffVonKiper | ||
| South Ridge Trail | May 9, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Denver) May 9, 2026 | Ideal | easmith | ||
| Boney Gulch | May 2, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/Denver) May 2, 2026 | Dry | MaxMMM | ||
| PF-7 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Denver) Apr 30, 2026 | Unknown | bosburn | ||
| PF-37 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Denver) Apr 30, 2026 | Unknown | bosburn |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beachysdan | wishlist | route | activity #97272786 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 1:19pm 3 days |
| 2998BqZ9 | wishlist | route | activity #97258171 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 9:37am 3 days |
| 2998BqZ9 | wishlist | trail | activity #97198942 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:32am Jun 17, 2026 |
| 2998BqZ9 | wishlist | route | activity #97198816 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:30am Jun 17, 2026 |
| 2998BqZ9 | wishlist | route | activity #97198680 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:29am Jun 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Uh | Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:43am Jun 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | yup! a good progress trail---:) | Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:24pm Jun 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | for sure---i need a clinic for those... | Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:23pm Jun 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Oh Otter Pop---your bank turns get me EVERY... | Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:21pm Jun 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | i’m | Jun 5, 2026 @ 9:33pm Jun 5, 2026 |
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Epic Ride 50k1,638 awarded -

Top 10 Trails6 awarded -

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Completionist2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Whitefish Mountain Resort | bike park | Whitefish | |
| Armory Park Pump Track | skill park | Whitefish |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 304 | 471 miles | 87,484 ft | 217 miles | 5,059 ft | #164 | #62 | 649 | 1,605 | 30 | 38,498 | |
| E-Bike | 42 | 146 miles | 15,663 ft | 65 miles | 4,193 ft | #1,039 | #802 | 1,058 | 1 | 404 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 43 | 63 miles | 4,121 ft | 17 miles | 3,907 ft | #68 | #775 | 13 | 140 | 2 | 210 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 69 | 129 miles | 10,131 ft | 50 miles | 3,930 ft | #22 | #1,240 | 174 | 6 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 138 | 127 miles | 21,115 ft | 52 miles | 4,508 ft | #14 | #767 | 582 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Horse | 26 | 118 miles | 14,222 ft | 56 miles | 4,170 ft | #286 | #454 | 447 | 46 | |||
| Hike | 280 | 388 miles | 69,108 ft | 159 miles | 5,059 ft | #177 | #99 | 25 | 1,537 | 2 | 3,876 | |
| Trail Running | 280 | 388 miles | 69,108 ft | 159 miles | 5,059 ft | #153 | #68 | 5 | 1,536 | 2 | 3,620 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 28 | 145 miles | 17,615 ft | 65 miles | 4,091 ft | #159 | #97 | 472 | 52 | |||
| Observed Trials | 3 | 1 mile | 374 ft | 2,326 ft | 361 ft | 6 | 70 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 17 | 113 miles | 13,205 ft | 54 miles | 4,091 ft | #123 | #60 | 440 | 28 | |||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 26 miles | 3,428 ft | 17 miles | 2,726 ft | 14 | 6 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 43 | 75 miles | 10,082 ft | 41 miles | 3,071 ft | #200 | #50 | 36 | 54 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 131 | 53 miles | 46,417 ft | 51 miles | 2,254 ft | #53 | #24 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 3,498 | |
| Backcountry Ski | 10 | 38 miles | 4,528 ft | 22 miles | 2,858 ft | #62 | #13 | 14 | 4 | 2,939 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 49 | 35 miles | 3,711 ft | 16 miles | 1,434 ft | #45 | #11 | 19 | 27 | 2 | 2,554 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Whitefish
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What are the best places to ride in Whitefish?
Whitefish has 15 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Whitefish?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Whitefish are:
- Reservoir Trail (4.6/5)
- Malice in Plunderland (4.5/5)
- Otter Pop (4.5/5)
- Runaway Train (4.4/5)
- Kashmir (4.3/5)
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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)
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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.
Activities
- Whitefish Mountain Biking Trails
- Whitefish E-Biking Trails
- Whitefish Gravel Biking Trails
- Whitefish Adaptive Biking Trails
- Whitefish Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Whitefish Horseback Trails
- Whitefish Hiking Trails
- Whitefish Trail Running Trails
- Whitefish Dirtbiking Trails
- Whitefish ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Whitefish Snowshoeing Trails
- Whitefish Skiing Trails
- Whitefish Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Whitefish Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Whitefish Trail Learning Pavilion Cabin
- Base Lodge
- Summit House Lodge
- Skinny TTF
- Nasukoin Mountain Summit
- Lake Mountain Summit
- Hornet Mountain Summit
- Whitefish Mountain Summit - (2,065m / 6,775ft)
- Chair 2 Loading Other
- Chair 2 Off-loading Other
- Nasukoin Mountain (8,048 ft)
- Lake Mountain (7,802 ft)
- Moose Peak (7,523 ft)
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