1.5 miles
Distance
354 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:20:22
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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beaver Lakes Trails
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Late April to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #49734 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74433 in Trail Running
    • #30315 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking

The Whitefish Trail around Woods Lake includes include three scenic overlooks with views of Woods Lake, Whitefish Lake and the Whitefish Range. The Goguen Family donated a 1.5 mile trail easement to the City of Whitefish providing the Whitefish Trail its first view of Whitefish Lake and a scenic loop trail. The Woods Lake Trailhead offers parking, restrooms, information and lake access for carry-in boats. Woods Lake is historically known for its trophy fishing opportunities and promises to be an ideal family-friendly recreation asset on the Whitefish Trail. North Beaver Connection amenities are limited to an informational kiosk only, with no garbage can, mutt mitts, or toilet facilities.

source: http://www.whitefishlegacy.org/trailheads/
Access Info

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 up on a map.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Woods Lake Loop Trail (East) mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    257 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,396 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,654 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,396 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,655 ft
  • Grade
    3.2%
  • Grade max
    -25.1%
  • Grade min
    24.8%
  • Distance climb
    5,118 ft
  • Distance down
    2,398 ft
  • Distance flat
    512 ft
  • Avg time
    00:20:22
  • Avg reverse time
    00:20:21
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Avg: 3.75 (11 votes)
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      Woods Lake Loop... Trail Reports

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      Dec 9, 2023 @ 6:35pm
      Dec 9, 2023
      		 All trail surfaces range from less than 1" of snow to bare dirt. Ground is frozen, no mud. All trails are in rideable condition.
      Jun 5, 2023 @ 3:29am
      Jun 5, 2023
      Jun 3, 2023 @ 3:37am
      Jun 3, 2023
      May 3, 2021 @ 11:15am
      May 3, 2021
      		 Fallen trees
      Jun 14, 2020 @ 2:18pm
      Jun 14, 2020
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 4 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 136 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
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      • 843 rides
      • Last: Oct 7, 2024

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      Dec 21, 2019 @ 3:35pm
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