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1.6 miles
Distance
262 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:15:47
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
3,912 ft
Altitude min
4,166 ft
Altitude max
4,115 ft
Altitude start
4,137 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
4,108 ft
Distance climb
3,691 ft
Distance down
784 ft
Distance flat
00:15:47
Avg time

Outer West Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Big Mountain Nordic
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51906 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107655 in Trail Running
    • #25889 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer, fall, winter, spring
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2022

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AI Generated Description

Outer West Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Whitefish Montana. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 262 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 46 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer West Loop located?
      Outer West Loop is located in Big Mountain Nordic, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Mountain Nordic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.46989, -114.36228.
      ▼ How hard is Outer West Loop?
      Outer West Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer West Loop?
      Outer West Loop has 262 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,912 ft to 4,166 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer West Loop a point to point trail?
      Outer West Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer West Loop?
      Outer West Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer West Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer West Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outer West Loop?
      Outer West Loop is best visited during: Summer, fall, winter, spring.
      ▼ How do I access Outer West Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer West Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer West Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Outer West Loop is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Outer West Loop?
      Outer West Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 344 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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