Whitefish’s Ever Expanding TRAIL SYSTEM

City of Whitefish “Fish Trails” Bike Paths

Is there any better way to see a town than by bike? We certainly don’t think so! Whitefish has quite a few paved trails for a town its size, and the majority of those trails are waterfront. Cruise along the Whitefish River and end up at City Beach on Whitefish Lake. Or head out to one of our 2 lakefront state parks, just a few miles from downtown. Check out the Map and then once you’ve decided that yes, seeing Whitefish by bike sounds like a day well spent, give us a call to line up a rental bike for the day.

The Whitefish Trail

So many singletrack trails and trailhead options within a few miles of downtown! The Whitefish Trail, which started with a few new mountain bike trails in July 2010, restores access from downtown Whitefish to historical mountain biking areas around Beaver Lake on a flowy, intermediate level singletrack. Currently there are 42 miles of trails and 12 trailheads for lots of ride options, including the new Haskill Basin 5.5 miles section accessible from Whitefish Mountain Resort’s trail system. (map) If you are in town for a wedding, attending a conference, or sick of golf, this is a must do ride! Rent a bike at Glacier Cyclery and in minutes after leaving the store you will be on the Whitefish Trail. Snow free first, snow packed last!

Spencer Mountain Trails

Spencer Mountain trails 4 miles west of Whitefish, known locally as “The Spence,”  offer some sweet ‘close-to-town’ freeride singletrack loops that offer a bit more of a technical challenge. Spencer has miles of trails with some steep climbs, super fun descents and an increasing amount of man-made berms, jumps, and wooden features on some of the trails. Long shrouded in the ‘grey area’ of legality, the Spencer Mountain trails recently gained legitimacy due to the tireless efforts of the Flathead Area Mountain Bikers The Spencer trails are usually snow-free from mid-April to mid-November. Shred ’em. (map)

Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish Mountain Resort, formerly known as ‘the Big Mountain’, is not only a world-class ski area, but an ever-growing summer destination for some of the best resort style riding to be had. With both downhill and cross country terrain, lift-accessed and not, most riders will be able to easily find trails that suit their riding ability. Want a workout with some of the best views in the valley? When the lifts aren’t running, try the Summit Trail, a meandering 8-mile trail that climbs the near half mile of vertical up ‘the Big Mountain’.

Want lift-accessed DH trails? WMR has some of the best that there are including, but not limited to, Freebird, a challenging berm and jump thrill-ride down the face of ‘the Big’; Runaway Train, a more technical challenge with some awesome terrain, and Kashmir, a sculpted bermfest that spits you out at the top of some of the resort’s classic DH trails. Depending on snowfall, the lifts are typically up and running for mountain biking around mid-June and usually run through mid September.