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3,304 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-244 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-236 ft
Altitude change
4,745 ft
Altitude min
4,981 ft
Altitude max
4,981 ft
Altitude start
4,744 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
2,746 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

Limelight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whitefish Mountain Resort
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72448 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed

Our flagship beginner flow trail. Connects the top of the Bad Rock Zone to the village area.

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  • 30 miles average
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  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 255 rides
  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Aug 13, 2023 @ 5:40am
Aug 13, 2023
Jul 31, 2022 @ 7:54pm
Jul 31, 2022
Very good trail, some loose spots due to loose dirt and gravel, easy for beginners and good practice trail. Easy access from Chair 10
Jul 12, 2022 @ 10:07am
Jul 12, 2022
Mostly dry...few puddles at bottom.The 9 & 7 yr old loved it.
Aug 22, 2020 @ 11:04am
Aug 22, 2020
Aug 4, 2020 @ 9:32am
Aug 4, 2020
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on Aug 13, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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        Directions to limelight trailhead (48.485480, -114.349170)

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        Routes with this trail

        2 miles 458 ft 4
        Starting in the Chair 1 Lift Plaza this week! Up Lime Light, Down all the way to the Magic Carpet Zone,...
        2 miles 411 ft 3 Race
        TNRL Week 1, Up , Down , and back up to .
        2 miles 423 ft 2 Race
        Not to be ridden while the bike park is open! Week Three TNRL email [email protected] with questions

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Limelight

        Where is Limelight located?
        Limelight is located in Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Whitefish Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48548, -114.34917.
        How hard is Limelight?
        Limelight is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Limelight?
        Limelight has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 244 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,745 ft to 4,981 ft.
        Is Limelight a point to point trail?
        Yes, Limelight is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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