Sanders Mountain Trail #172
Whitefish, Montana
| Address: | ~NF-5344, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA |
| GPS: |
48°14'48.3"N 114°48'42.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 11.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Sanders Mtn. Trail is 11.1 miles long. Has several access points, the northern access is on a closed FS Rd #2885, the mid access point is on Trail #171, and the southern access point is near Grubb Mtn. This trail has not been maintained for several years and may be in poor condition. The trail is a non-motorized trail suitable for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Sanders Mountain Trail #172
Sanders Mountain Trail #172 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Whitefish, Montana. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Sanders Mountain Trail #172 bike trail in Whitefish.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/sanders-mountain-trail-172/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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- 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 south on US-93 S toward E 3rd St (11.8 mi)
- Turn right onto US-93 (1.3 mi)
- Keep left to stay on US-93 (2.1 mi)
- Take the ramp to US-2 W (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto US-2 W (19.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Rd (11.2 mi)
- Turn right onto NF-6799 (1.2 mi)
- Turn left toward NF-6799 (115 ft)
- Turn right onto NF-6799 (1.8 mi)
- Slight right (1.4 mi)
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