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.

Whale Creek Trail #11

A 6.2-mile non-motorized trail in Montana beginning at the end of Road 318 — open to hikers and bikers, with a highline available for stock users.

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.

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.

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.

Finger Lake Trail #802

Olney, Montana

A short 1.5-mile trail through mountain forest leads to a high-elevation lake perfect for a quick fishing trip or a refreshing splash after the hike in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Round Meadows Trail System

Whitefish, Montana

A 12-mile nordic ski trail system near Whitefish with 7 loops from easy to advanced-moderate, weekly grooming, and summer use by hikers, bikers, and horseback riders — dogs allowed off-leash with voice control.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tally Lake Overlook

Whitefish, Montana

A Whitefish mountain bike trail with uber-steep singletrack climbs, rocky and rooty descents, and sharp turns that sneak up fast — pick up the Glacier Cyclery guide before you go.

Johnson Peak/Trixie Pass

Whitefish, Montana

Steep, narrow singletrack up and over Johnson Peak with sweet downhills that make the hike-a-bike stretches worth every step — best ridden as an out-and-back near Whitefish.