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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reid Divide Fire Road Loop

Whitefish, Montana

A clockwise loop on forest roads and gravel through the Tally Lake area with a short 0.4-mile bushwhack connector — best navigated with GPS.

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.

Tally Gorge Trail #294

Whitefish, Montana

A 2.2-mile non-motorized trail accessing trail #800 near Whitefish, open for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding with parking available at the undeveloped trailhead.

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.

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.

196 Stovepipe Canyon

Whitefish, Montana

A singletrack descent through the forest leads down to Tally Lake near Whitefish, Montana — worth the climb back out for a dip in the lake at the end.

Tally Ridge Trail #458

Whitefish, Montana

A 3-mile mountain bike and hiking trail in the Whitefish area that begins at the Tally Lake trailhead and climbs to the ridge on the east side of Tally Lake.

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.

Boney Gulch Trail #801

Whitefish, Montana

A 2.8-mile trail winding through old-growth trees with views of Tally Lake, open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders near Whitefish.

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.