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SaveBigfork trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Horseback, E-Biking and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often rocky, machine-built and tight and twisty. Scenery includes lakes, alpine terrain and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock slabs, skinnies and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access and restrooms. Popular destinations include Crane Mountain Trails, Jewel Basin and Bigfork Community Nordic Center.
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- Mountain Bike
96 trails
- E-Bike
3 trails
- Gravel Bike
25 trails
- Adaptive Bike
23 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
36 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
103 trails
- Trail Running
101 trails
- Snowshoe
10 trails
- Backcountry Ski
3 trails
- Nordic Ski
13 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 1
- 11
- 36
- 32
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 31, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 123
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 96
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 23
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 36
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 103
- Trails Trail Running
- 101
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 10
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 13
- Total Distance
- 179 miles
- Total Descent
- 37,902 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,621 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,518 ft
- Reports
- 694
- Photos
- 448
- Completed Counter
- 5,511
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Sub Regions
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Crane Mountain Trails
- 1
- 19
- 12
- 2
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Harrell Forest Community Trails
- 4
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Jewel Basin
- 3
- 4
- 14
- 2
Popular Bigfork Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 3,846 ft • 90 ft • 148 •
This route is the easy way to access the top of the trail. There is a more popular route to the top. This trail has several drops and long rock-rolls to make it one of the most popular trails in the area.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1,905 ft • 26 ft • 120 •
Trail is off of the Fire Line View trail. Entrance is slightly hidden currently, but trail opens up. Nice drops, views, and steep descents characterize this trail. Built as a practice fire line originally by the Flathead Hotshot fire crew.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 88 ft • 119 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 88 ft green climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 478 ft • 118 •
From Hwy 35 it's going to be a push for most of us up to one of the best views of Flathead Lake. That's a great out and back that way. From The Crane Road the trail starts out as a steep climb but only for a short distance then the...
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 2,107 ft • 153 ft • 112 •
Just a short trail to one of the best views of the area.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1,865 ft • 3 ft • 97 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.8 • 4,480 ft • 119 ft • 85 •
This trail connects the Phillips trail with the Estes Lake trail. This is a good trail to teach many skills needed to safely ride on the area's trails.
Bigfork Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 1,935 ft • 4 • Shuttled •
From the top, to the lake, back to the bottom.
15 miles • 4,419 ft • 4 •
The recommended loop I am creating is based on a local Whitefish MTBer. Apparently, this direction gives...
• 4 miles • 841 ft • 3 •
• 3 miles • 451 ft • 2 •
• 16 miles • 2,776 ft • 2 •
• 7 miles • 350 ft • 1 •
Photos of Bigfork Mountain Bike
Videos of Bigfork Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ltmcfarlane | wishlist | region | activity #105985179 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 7:11am Oct 16, 2026 |
| lilaks | vote | trail | activity #105431793 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:01pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| TuckerZP0nKQ | wishlist | region | activity #105104930 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 7:14am Oct 3, 2026 |
| tdeems | wishlist | trail | activity #104883942 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 7:04pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| b-man2u | add | report | activity #104818644 and 2 more | Sep 28, 2026 @ 8:06pm Sep 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Six years on, trail remains rather brushy.... | Aug 20, 2026 @ 6:30pm Aug 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail gone | Aug 11, 2026 @ 7:16am Aug 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | G | Jul 15, 2026 @ 7:22am Jul 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Shuttled this on 6/15/26. Thanks to FAMBA all... | Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:40am Jun 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great rock features with solid pucker factors.... | May 30, 2026 @ 2:32pm May 30, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails31 awarded -
10 Black Trails6 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k47 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge8 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k43 awarded
Local Trail Supporters
- The Trust For Public Land
- Montana Land Reliance
- Flathead Land Trust
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 96 | 150 miles | 32,264 ft | 58 miles | 4,249 ft | #1,371 | #14 | 408 | 684 | 2 | 3,450 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 12 miles | 2,336 ft | 9 miles | 3,356 ft | #6,464 | #50 | 3 | 398 | 106 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 55 miles | 7,648 ft | 21 miles | 3,383 ft | #1,570 | #25 | 1 | 79 | 61 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 23 | 52 miles | 5,233 ft | 18 miles | 3,327 ft | #1,554 | #14 | 70 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 36 | 52 miles | 9,304 ft | 18 miles | 4,045 ft | #1,090 | #23 | 272 | ||||
| Horse | 4 | 17 miles | 4,524 ft | 12 miles | 3,675 ft | #2,018 | #56 | 212 | ||||
| Hike | 103 | 168 miles | 34,793 ft | 64 miles | 4,623 ft | #996 | #22 | 30 | 626 | 891 | ||
| Trail Running | 101 | 165 miles | 34,377 ft | 63 miles | 4,623 ft | #1,125 | #25 | 626 | 352 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 9 miles | 2,260 ft | 8 miles | 2,211 ft | 211 | 12 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 10 miles | 2,431 ft | 9 miles | 2,211 ft | 212 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 10 | 9 miles | 1,483 ft | 3 miles | 4,514 ft | #1,021 | #27 | 12 | 33 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | 2 miles | 1,040 ft | 1 mile | 1,296 ft | #577 | #20 | 7 | 152 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 13 | 7 miles | 571 ft | 2 miles | 295 ft | #148 | #3 | 6 | 7 | 157 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Bigfork?
Bigfork has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bigfork?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bigfork are:
- Original Sin (4.5/5)
- Hammer Bear Ridge (4.2/5)
- Outer-Outer Limits (4.1/5)
- Summit Loop (4.1/5)
- River View Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Bigfork?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Bigfork are:
- July (89 activities)
- August (70 activities)
- September (60 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Bigfork?
There are 18 parking locations listed in Bigfork. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking
- Lower pick-up & parking area.
- Top drop-off and parking area.
- Parking
- Main Trailhead Parking Area.
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What is the longest trail in Bigfork?
The longest trail in Bigfork is Broken Leg 544 at 15.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bigfork?
The best hiking trails in Bigfork are:
- Camp Misery Cut-Off Trail #68
- Mount Aeneas Loop
- Alpine Trail #7-Birch Lake
- Noisy Creek Notch Trail #8
- Picnic Lake Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bigfork?
The best trail running trails in Bigfork are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bigfork?
Bigfork has a total of 123 trails. Of those, 96 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bigfork to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bigfork?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bigfork is Broken Leg 544 with 1,403 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bigfork?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bigfork is Jimmy Ridge with 1,315 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bigfork?
Bigfork supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bigfork?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bigfork is Hammer Bear Ridge with an average grade of 21.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Bigfork?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Bigfork. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Bigfork?
The overall region status for Bigfork is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 74 trails:
- Clear / Green: 56
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Bigfork?
Yes, Bigfork supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Bigfork that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Bigfork?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Bigfork are: View all mountain biking routes in Bigfork.
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What type of bike is most common in Bigfork?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Bigfork are:
- AM (15 activities)
- XC (4 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Bigfork?
The highest summit in Bigfork is Mount Aeneas at 2,278 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bigfork?
The most popular Strava segments in Bigfork are:
- Swan River Gravel Romp (Eastbound) (1,199 athletes)
- Swan River Gravel Romp (without pavement) (1,188 athletes)
- Original Sin (Peak to Trail) (325 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Bigfork?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Bigfork. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Bigfork.
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What trails are closed in Bigfork?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Bigfork. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 56
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Bigfork?
Yes, there are 23 accessible/adaptive trails in Bigfork. View all adaptive trails in Bigfork for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bigfork?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Bigfork are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bigfork?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bigfork are:
- Summit Loop (5/5)
- River View Trail (5/5)
- Access road 10319 (1/5)
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