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      The Whitefish Trail is a growing network of trails just outside of town. It is a multi use trail system open to hikers, runners, horseback riders, and mountain bikers. It is mostly beginner and intermediate friendly trails. The first couple miles are always busy with the aforementioned users so please be courteous. As you get further from town there is less traffic and the trails become more geared towards mountain biking.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Skyles Lake Trailhead google parking directions
      Access Info:
      he Whitefish Trail is located just west of Whitefish, MT off of Highway 93.

      The Lion Mountain Trail head is the Closest to town and also has the heaviest traffic. Headed west out of town as you past the Golf Course stay straight on the Lion Mountain Loop road. Follow this to the trail head.

      Skyles Lake Trailhead:
      3.6 miles west of downtown Whitefish on Highway 93, take a right on Skyles Lake Road. the trailhead is on your right.

      Beaver Lake Trailhead:
      7.4 miles west of downtown Whitefish on Highway 93, take a right on Beaver Lake Road. Follow this road for 1.5 miles past the Montana Bike Hostel and the trailhead is on your right.

      North Beaver and Woods Lake Trailheads:
      These can be founded by following the Beaver Lake Road further but best to just look them un on a map.
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #1,988
      State Ranking
      #15
      Trails
      17
      Total Distance
      35 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent
      7,266 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,244 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,171 ft
      Reports
      30
      Photos
      48
      Ridden Counter
      516

      Photos of The Whitefish Trail Mountain Bike

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      Apr 22, 2018 @ 7:29pm
      Apr 22, 2018
      The Whitefish Trail - Lion...
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      Apr 22, 2018 @ 7:28pm
      Apr 22, 2018
      The Whitefish Trail - Lion...
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      Apr 22, 2018 @ 7:28pm
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      The Whitefish Trail - Lion...
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      Apr 22, 2018 @ 7:28pm
      Apr 22, 2018
      The Whitefish Trail - Skyles...
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      Videos of The Whitefish Trail Mountain Bike

      kevO danO
      3:53 | 56 | Aug 20, 2017
      FollowingFadi
      2:53 | 33 | Aug 15, 2017
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      The Whitefish Trail Mountain Bike Routes

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      The Whitefish Trail - Woods Lake Overlook
      		5 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #1178569olebuddytrailThe Whitefish Trail – HaskillLoved it.
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 7:11pm
      Jun 17, 2018
      user #1185850SallydogtrailThe Whitefish Trail – HaskillGreat addition to the Whitefish trail system....
      Jan 6, 2018 @ 7:07am
      Jan 6, 2018
      user #1321185bizango-xtrailDollar Lake TrailThis was my favorite section of the Whitefish...
      Sep 6, 2017 @ 9:44pm
      Sep 6, 2017
      user #1321185bizango-xtrailThe Whitefish Trail - Lion Mountain to North BeaverOverall a wonderful trail. It is challenging...
      Sep 6, 2017 @ 9:42pm
      Sep 6, 2017
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      Recent Activity

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      user #1547769PdewittaddridelogJun 20, 2018 ride log
      Jun 20, 2018 @ 6:53pm
      3 hours
      user #627246chuktAupdatetrailBeaver Lake Overlook and 1 more
      Jun 20, 2018 @ 5:00am
      17 hours
      user #1500622lptechaddridelogJun 19, 2018 ride log
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 6:04pm
      1 days
      user #1562484Fresh5447riddentrailThe Whitefish Trail – Haskill
      Jun 18, 2018 @ 2:23pm
      2 days
      user #1562484Fresh5447votetrailThe Whitefish Trail – Haskill
      Jun 18, 2018 @ 2:23pm
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      Nearby Riding Areas

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      Whitefish Bike Retreat 10.8 km
      Spencer Mountain 4 9 3 32.5 km
      Haskill Basin 155.1 km
      Whitefish Mountain Resort 4 10 10 25.4 km
      Pig Farms 31 547.1 km

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