Runaway Train Trail #815 - Mountain Bike near Whitefish, Montana
~3900 Big Mountain Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA,Whitefish,Montana
48.48424006, -114.35583242
5.2 miles N of Whitefish, Montana
Address: ~3900 Big Mountain Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
GPS: 48°29'3.3"N 114°21'21.0"W
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State: Montana
Trail Length: 3.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Advanced
Trail Type: Shuttle
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

Mountain Bike

The Run Away Train Trail is 2.8 miles long. It begins at the summit of Whitefish Mountain Resort and ends at the base area near Chair 1 (Glacier Chaser). This free-ride design trail is suited for advanced mountain bike riders. The trail has rock drops and other natural features to challenge the riders. The trail is for downhill riders only, no uphill ridering is allowed. Not for beginner riders! Daily lift tickets or season passes are sold at the resort. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com

Never 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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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Whitefish, Montana

  1. Head west on US-93 N toward Central Ave (0.1 mi)
  2. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Baker Ave (0.3 mi)
  3. Continue onto Wisconsin Ave (1.4 mi)
  4. Continue onto E Lakeshore Dr (0.8 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Big Mountain Rd (4.8 mi)
  6. Slight right
    Destination will be on the left
    (367 ft)
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