June Whitefish Trail Report
- Jun 11
- 1 min read
Wildflowers on the trail continue to delight! We are transitioning from the early yellow flowers of arnica and arrowleaf balsamroot to the reds, purples and whites of Indian paintbrush, beargrass, penstemon, lupine, Mariposa lily, and wild rose. Before we know it, the dog-days of summer will be here and huckleberries will be ripening.
If you've noticed your favorite trailhead is getting busier, consider visiting sections of the Whitefish Trail during early morning hours or exploring another trailhead just slightly further from town. The Big Mountain and Holbrook Overlook Trailheads are great close-to-town alternatives, or the five trailheads in Beaver Lakes and Lupfer all offer solitude even during the busy summer months. For now, the mornings are cool, the flowers are bursting, the landscape is lush, and the trails are clear. Get out and enjoy our community trail system and consider a donation to give back to the trail and open spaces you love!
Send your trail reports and photos to info@whitefishlegacy.org!
I like the reminder that sometimes the best way to enjoy popular trails is simply to start a little earlier or try a different trailhead. Exploring quieter parts of the Whitefish Trail sounds like a great way to appreciate the scenery while helping spread out visitor traffic. Reading outdoor tips like this makes me want to spend more time in nature, and afterward I often relax with Eaglercraft, a browser-based sandbox game inspired by Minecraft, where exploring new landscapes is part of the fun.