Early April Whitefish Trail Report

This is an exciting time on the Whitefish Trail, as people emerge after winter and get back out on the trail. There's a sense of excitement; mountain bikes are pulled out of storage, and locals hit the trail after work thanks to the increasingly long days. The trails will soon seem to glow with the budding, soft, lime-green color of the larch needles.

The trail is mostly dry, but we are still seeing some freeze-thawing creating variable conditions of mud and wetness in places. Please remember to stay on the trail and not walk around the puddles. If your horse or bike is leaving ruts, please consider coming back on a drier day.

Be Bear Aware! Spring is a great time to brush up on Bear Aware. Bring bear spray (and know how to use it), recreate in groups, avoid using earbuds, and keep dogs under control to discourage wildlife conflicts. Brush up on your bear aware knowledge at one of our upcoming free WT Education events!

If you come across any downed trees, please report them to info@whitefishlegacy.org, and as a reminder, please help us keep the trails clean and pick up your dog's waste.



Enjoy the trail and don't forget to log your miles all month long throughout May!r