Whitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish, Montana
| Address: | ~Out Post Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA |
| GPS: |
48°30'4.7"N 114°20'31.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 30.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Shuttle |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Big Mtn has some great trails and some a very technical downhill. I like to ride the main trail from the village to the summit. It's 8 miles and climbs 2000 ft through beautiful alpine forest. The trail is graded and climbs gradually with many switchbacks. It is granny gear in many spots but mostly I'm in my second ring and using my first 4 gears. Anything under 1.5 hours is good IMO but if you want to just take your time this is a great place to enjoy the spectacular views of the Flathead Valley below and Glacier Park to the east. In July and August you can stop and pick fresh huckleberries that line the trail. Once you reach the summit there is a resturant and bar with a great deck with views of the Canadian Rockies and Glacier Park. You have the option of riding the chair lift down with your bike free if you don't like downhill. (what?! are you crazy?!!!) Or you can ride the 8 mile downhill for a hell of a thrill! Also you can buy a day pass for $17 to haul you and your bike up on the chair if you just want to downhill all day. Lots of other good biking in this area as well. I lived there for 8 years........... Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Whitefish, Montana
- Head west on US-93 N toward Central Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Baker Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Wisconsin Ave (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto E Lakeshore Dr (6.3 mi)
- Slight right onto Upper Whitefish Rd (5.5 mi)
- Turn right onto 9790/NF-9790Continue to follow 9790(10.5 mi)
- Turn right to stay on 9790 (0.3 mi)
- Continue straight onto Out Post AveDestination will be on the left(115 ft)
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