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      Kalispell 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, Horseback, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing and Dirtbiking. Popular destinations include Green Gates, Happy Valley State Trust and Herron Park.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 23, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      250
      Trails Mountain Bike
      191
      Trails E-Bike
      44
      Trails Gravel Bike
      74
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      48
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      131
      Trails Horse
      54
      Trails Hike
      221
      Trails Trail Running
      221
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      4
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      11
      Trails Downhill Ski
      28
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      5
      Total Distance
      324 miles
      Total Descent
      59,230 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,798 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,694 ft
      Reports
      654
      Photos
      242
      Completed Counter
      19,453

      Articles

      Video: Rowdy Flow in Montana’s Gem: The Legacy Bike Park
      Jun 15, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      A network of first-class trails in the Montana wilderness.
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      Popular Kalispell Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 631 ft • 555 •
      A nice trail with lots of character. Best done as an out-and-back.
      • 100 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 44 ft • 429 •
      Popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 44 ft green climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 234 ft • 393 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 234 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,580 ft • 0 ft • 299 •
      Like it's name implies it is the route back to the trailhead.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 820 ft • 30 ft • 245 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 3.5 • 2,126 ft • 0 ft • 228 •
      This is a short little stretch of two track that begins to narrow into single track towards the top end of the section. A couple short, but moderately demanding climbs at the beginning. Lots of hikers, runners and sometimes horses, so...
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 291 ft • 227 •
      Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 291 ft green climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,752 ft • 39 ft • 197 •
      Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 5 rides
      Yesterday
      • 4 rides
      Past Week
      • 51 rides

      Kalispell Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 2.0 • 11 miles • 1,113 ft • 2 • Shuttled •
      This option is the longest, with many amazing viewpoints along the way. This route is over 80% single-track.
      15 miles • 2,626 ft • 3 •
      road up to the FTBT trail, then singletrack back down
      7 miles • 984 ft • 6 •
      good fun for a quick evening schralp
      25 miles • 3,730 ft • 6 • Loop • Race •
      This course is going to test every rider’s legs as well as their trail riding abilities. We are going to...
      • 3 miles • 456 ft • 5 •
      • 4 miles • 674 ft • 5 •

      Photos of Kalispell Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Kalispell Mountain Bike

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      0:21 | 66 | May 28, 2023
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      2:07 | 99 | Aug 17, 2017
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      0:45 | 140 | Aug 17, 2017
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      2:56 | 88 | Aug 17, 2017
      Notch
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      3:56 | 40 | Aug 17, 2017
      HerronLoops
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      0:53 | 53 | Aug 17, 2017
      Valley Livin - Strahan Loken
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      0:44 | 288 | Jul 21, 2016
      Lower Wolf Creek, Echo Broken Leg
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      2:27 | 51 | Mar 9, 2015

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      MASCOWBELLtrailEmmons RidgeQuality machine-built (2024) trail by Foys to...
      Oct 2, 2025 @ 8:25pm
      Oct 2, 2025
      Diamonddave9trailGreat Northern Historical TrailHad to had, -4 stars. Just terrible road and...
      Jul 17, 2025 @ 10:37am
      Jul 17, 2025
      Diamonddave9trailGreat Northern Historical Trail4 stars? Bull not worth the time
      Jul 17, 2025 @ 10:10am
      Jul 17, 2025
      bjdraketrailStrawberry Lake TrailThis trail is open to dirt biking too I...
      Oct 16, 2024 @ 7:22am
      Oct 16, 2024
      DavidcpcutrailWestern Larch TrailRode this awesome downhill on 8/11/24. So...
      Aug 12, 2024 @ 4:07am
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike191174 miles22,096 ft65 miles4,314 ft
      #823#324219653712,806
      E-Bike4480 miles7,057 ft28 miles3,806 ft
      #2,439#997389257
      Gravel Bike7476 miles2,434 ft24 miles1,398 ft
      #1,110#24921651198
      Adaptive Bike4857 miles1,614 ft18 miles1,191 ft
      #1,428#23958
      Winter Fat Bike13185 miles8,806 ft31 miles3,878 ft
      #324#752401
      Horse54163 miles26,818 ft71 miles4,039 ft
      #205#3463355
      Hike221303 miles44,222 ft122 miles5,797 ft
      #266#130216531,697
      Trail Running221303 miles44,222 ft122 miles5,797 ft
      #373#14765352,771
      Dirtbike/Moto423 miles5,768 ft11 miles3,563 ft
      #860#31712519
      ATV/ORV/OHV16 miles171 ft2 miles72 ft
      1222
      Snowshoe119 miles919 ft2 miles2,356 ft
      #942#4594122
      Downhill Ski2815 miles14,839 ft14 miles1,394 ft
      #463#197638
      Backcountry Ski59 miles1,220 ft3 miles2,411 ft
      #468#113131

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Kalispell?
      Kalispell has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kalispell?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kalispell are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Kalispell?
      There are 45 parking locations listed in Kalispell. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Kalispell?
      The longest trail in Kalispell is Gateway to Glacier Bike Path at 10.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kalispell?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kalispell?
      ▼ How many trails are in Kalispell?
      Kalispell has a total of 250 trails. Of those, 191 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kalispell to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kalispell?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Kalispell is West Ousel Peak Trail with 3,496 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kalispell?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Kalispell is Hemler Creek Trail with 3,339 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Kalispell?
      Kalispell supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Kalispell?
      The following bike services are available in Kalispell:
      • Trail Association (2)
      • Bike Shop (2)
      Browse the full Kalispell directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kalispell?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Kalispell is LP 5 with an average grade of 15.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Kalispell?
      Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Kalispell. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Kalispell?
      The overall region status for Kalispell is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 137 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 93
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 34
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 6
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Kalispell?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Kalispell:
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Kalispell trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Kalispell?
      Yes, Kalispell supports e-bike riding. There are 43 trails in Kalispell that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Kalispell?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Kalispell?
      The highest summit in Kalispell is Great Northern Mountain at 8,560 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kalispell?
      The most popular Strava segments in Kalispell are:
      • The Last Switchbacks (1,907 athletes)
      • Chase Boundary DH (1,711 athletes)
      • The Mirror (1,631 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Kalispell.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Kalispell?
      There are currently 6 closed trails in Kalispell. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 93
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 34
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 6
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kalispell?
      Yes, there are 48 accessible/adaptive trails in Kalispell. View all adaptive trails in Kalispell for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Kalispell?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Kalispell directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kalispell?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Kalispell?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kalispell are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Kalispell.
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