Swift Creek Trail
Whitefish, Montana
| Address: | ~320 Delrey Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA |
| GPS: |
48°29'31.6"N 114°26'2.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
This piece of the Whitefish Trails is an out and back. Short ride to a nice overlook. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Swift Creek Trail
Swift Creek Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Whitefish, Montana. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Swift Creek Trail bike trail in Whitefish.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/swift-creek-trail/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 west on US-93 N toward Central Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Baker Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Wisconsin Ave (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto E Lakeshore Dr (6.3 mi)
- Continue onto Delrey Rd (0.2 mi)
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