Old Flathead River Ranger Station Trail

Columbia Falls, Montana

A mostly level 9-mile round-trip trail near Columbia Falls through new-growth forest along the Flathead River rim — beautiful views and a few challenging ups and downs.

Green Gate Trails

West Glacier, Montana

A network of mountain bike trails in West Glacier including the Outer Loop, Figure 8, and Ridenour Trail — diverse riding just outside Glacier National Park.

Columbia Mtn. Loop Trail #51

Columbia Falls, Montana

A 12.5-mile multi-use loop near Columbia Falls open to hikers, mountain bikers, motorcyclists, snowshoers, and pack animals alike.

Smokey Range Nrt. Trail #270

Whitefish, Montana

A 9.3-mile non-motorized trail near Whitefish, Montana running from Road 316 to Road 803 through backcountry terrain.

Highway 206 Ditches

Columbia Falls, Montana

A network of singletrack in highway ditches along Highway 206 — flat, snow-free, and ideal for spring fitness riding with some driveway air opportunities.

Summit Mountain Bike Trail #810

Whitefish, Montana

An 8-mile mountain bike trail at Whitefish Mountain Resort, accessible from the base or by taking Chair 1 to the summit — suited for advanced beginners through advanced riders, with a lift-served descent option.

Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish, Montana

An 8-mile climb through beautiful alpine forest to the summit of Whitefish Mountain with huckleberry picking in summer, panoramic Flathead Valley views, and a restaurant at the top — then an epic 8-mile downhill back.

Runaway Train Trail #815

Whitefish, Montana

A 2.8-mile advanced downhill-only trail from Whitefish Mountain Resort's summit to the base, loaded with rock drops and natural features — serious riders only.

Hay Creek Trail #3

A 5.4-mile non-motorized trail from Road #376 to the Whitefish Divide Trail #26 junction — open for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding in Montana.

Whitefish Bikepath

Whitefish, Montana

A well-built bike path looping through Whitefish's outskirts past the city beach — a quick, easy leg-stretcher with a scenic lakeside stop.

South Fork Hemler Creek Trail #20

Kalispell, Montana

A 5.9-mile trail that climbs 3,100 feet via switchbacks from a Forest Service road to an alpine ridge, open to hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and motorcycles.

Swift Creek Trail

Whitefish, Montana

A short out-and-back section of the Whitefish Trails that ends at a nice overlook — a quick, scenic ride near Whitefish, Montana.

Peters Ridge Trail #37

Kalispell, Montana

A 2.6-mile trail climbing 1,400 feet along a ridge with great Flathead Valley views — open to hikers, bikers, equestrians, and motorcycles, with seasonal road access restrictions.

Skyles Lake Parking Lot

Whitefish, Montana

A short singletrack connector near Whitefish that serves as a shuttle link between the Whitefish and Beaver Lake trail systems.

Strawberry Lake

Kalispell, Montana

A brutal 5-mile singletrack climb to Strawberry Lake near Kalispell — then 5 miles of pure descent back to the car.

Whitefish Trail

Whitefish, Montana

An 11-mile mountain bike route with incredible flowing switchbacks, fast descents, and a 200-yard rock cliff overlook — one of the best rides near Whitefish, Montana.

Lupfer Trailhead Loop

Whitefish, Montana

A loop mountain bike trail near Whitefish with an optional 0.7-mile side trail to a lookout — overgrown but enjoyable for beginners, with a few good turns and exposed roots.

Horse Trails And Logging Roads Near Strawberry Lake

Kalispell, Montana

A steeply climbing trail near Strawberry Lake that opens into a vast network of horse, ATV, snowmobile, and logging roads where you can literally ride for hours near Kalispell, Montana.

Road 5388

Kalispell, Montana

Park at the bottom and grind your way to the top of this tough Kalispell hill climb, then bomb back down — side trails offer extra adventure for the willing.

Spencer Mountain

Whitefish, Montana

An easy fire-road climb leads to a spider web of narrow singletrack downhills — some with north shore-style stunts — that end too quickly and keep you coming back up at Spencer Mountain near Whitefish.