Trail Conditions

The most up to date trail conditions are listed below. We depend on users to be our eyes and ears on the trail – please send any information on trail conditions to info@whitefishlegacy.org.

*Note:  The trail is vulnerable to damage during wet and muddy conditions. Riding horses and bikes on water logged and soft trails can create ruts that channel water and lead to excessive erosion. All trail users are urged to avoid using the trail when muddy conditions exist.

Who is ready for trail season? Spring is a funny time in NW Montana. With the coldest start to March in recent memory, temperatures can swing wildly during a month that struggles to find its identity. The Kalispell airport set a daily record low temperature on March 4th of -20F, and next week, the forecast… Read more »

by Alan Myers-Davis, WLP Director of Development  Winter has finally arrived in full force in Northwest Montana. With several recent snow storms and more on the way, the Whitefish Trail is finally feeling like a winter wonderland. Snow blankets the landscape and hangs lightly to every tree branch and pine needle. This week during an… Read more »

The lack of consistent, big valley snows has made recreating on the Whitefish Trail a bit easier this winter. The trails close-in to the trailheads are hard-packed and icy but snowshoeing, hiking, and even trail running with micro-spikes can be enjoyed along most of the Trail, even those harder to reach places like South Spencer and… Read more »

Although we wish this rain was falling as snow, all 42 miles of the Whitefish Trail are in great shape for hiking, running, and even fat biking! Hard packed snow and ice cover the trail, so traction devices are recommended for all modes of use. While Lion Mountain and Big Mountain trailheads are the busiest… Read more »

November is a month of transition. The bright fall colors, blue skies, and rich sunlight of October eventually give way to cloudy skies, freezing temps, and the region’s first snowfall. It’s a time when trail shoes and ski boots share the same shelf in the mudroom, and depending on the weather, you could be mountain… Read more »