more stats
3,350 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-261 ft
Altitude change
4,721 ft
Altitude min
4,985 ft
Altitude max
4,985 ft
Altitude start
4,724 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
2,454 ft
Distance down
538 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

Limelight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whitefish Mountain Resort
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 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
    No

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

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 268 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Limelight Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Aug 13, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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, -114.34911.
      ▼ How hard is Limelight?
      Limelight is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Limelight?
      Limelight has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,721 ft to 4,985 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.
      ▼ How long is Limelight?
      Limelight is 3,350 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Limelight?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Limelight. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Limelight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Limelight are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Limelight?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Limelight. The trail is 3,350 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Limelight?
      Limelight is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,170 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,714 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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