January Whitefish Trail Report
- Jan 28, 2025
- 2 min read
Cold winter weather has arrived, and it is beautiful out there on the trail! Conditions are great for everything on the Whitefish Trail - walking, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, and fat biking because it is hard packed and not too icy in many places! Popular trails are well packed and traction devices are always recommended.
Our Trail Coordinator, Sarah MacCormick, continues to clear trees from recent wind storms to keep the trails clear for all uses. If you see downed trees, please email whitefishtrail@whitefishlegacy.org.
Keep an eye out for wildlife tracks as you enjoy the trails. Fresh snow is perfect for telling the story of the animals in winter. If you want to learn more about animal tracking in winter, join us for a tracking event on February 5 at 3:30pm at the Big Mountain Trailhead with tracking expert Garrett Tovey from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. See more information below or visit our website for details.
If you are out on the trail at dawn or dusk during these short winter days, we recommend carrying bear spray, traveling with friends, keeping your dogs leashed, and making noise on the trail. Wildlife is still very active in winter and our trails run through their habitat.
The following WT trailheads are plowed for winter access: Lion Mountain, Skyles, Beaver Lakes, Swift Creek, Reservoir, Big Mountain, and Holbrook Overlook. The DNRC Lower Whitefish Rd gate is closed as winter use has begun throughout the Stillwater State Forest.
During winter months, the Big Mountain Trailhead accesses community Nordic trails groomed by Glacier Nordic Club. Check Glacier Nordic Club's website for updates on their grooming schedule and latest conditions, and please consider supporting GNC's grooming efforts. Thank you GNC! When out walking or snowshoeing on groomed trails, remember to stay to the side of the groomed track to protect the track for skiers.
As a reminder, please help us keep the trails clean and pick up your dog's waste.
Send your trail reports and photos to info@whitefishlegacy.org!
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