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4.0 miles
Distance
2,233 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
02:02:03
Avg time
2,017 ft
Altitude change
4,745 ft
Altitude min
6,763 ft
Altitude max
4,745 ft
Altitude start
6,762 ft
Altitude end
9.619%
Grade
-51.268%
Grade max
42.743%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,727 ft
Distance down
787 ft
Distance flat
02:02:03
Avg time
Danny On Trail Details
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Riding AreaWhitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish, Montana -
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Local Popularity80 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Our most popular hiking trail is the Danny On Memorial Hiking Trail. The core of this trail extends 3.8 miles from the village to the summit. Some hikers choose to hike in one direction, and use a Scenic Lift ride for the other. Along the trail and at the summit, hikers enjoy vistas of the Flathead Valley below them and long-distance views of Glacier National Park the Canadian Rockies and the Bob Marshall, Great Bear, Scapegoat, and Cabinet wilderness areas. The view from the top is 360 degrees of alpine splendor.
The Danny On Trail was dedicated as a memorial to Danny On, a Forest Service silviculturist (forest ecologist) and renowned nature photographer, conservationist and avid skier on The Big Mountain. Danny generously gave his time to teach novices about nature, photography, skiing and forestry. Danny died at the age of 55 in a skiing accident on The Big Mountain.
There are two other trails connected to the Danny On near the top of Big Mountain’s summit the East Rim trail and Flower Point Trail. Due to its length and elevation gain, the Danny On is considered a difficult trail. Our other trails, ranging from easy to moderate, are located around the lower mountain around the Upper Village and below the Base Lodge.
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Nearby Trails
- Cedar Lot To Lift Plaza Access Road 755 ft
- Cedar & Dogwood Lot To Base Lodge Path 791 ft
- Bob Cedar 3,661 ft
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
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Where is Danny On Trail located?
Danny On Trail is located in Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Whitefish Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48479, -114.35581.
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How hard is Danny On Trail?
Danny On Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.619%.
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What is the elevation gain for Danny On Trail?
Danny On Trail has 2,233 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,745 ft to 6,763 ft.
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Is Danny On Trail a point to point trail?
Danny On Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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