Area Activities

​The Whitefish area is known for its amazing outdoor recreational activities. If you are looking for additional outdoor recreation beyond the Whitefish Bike Retreat, let us know. We can help our guests organize great adventures with local activities by linking up with trusted Whitefish Area companies and/guides.

Whitefish Mountain Resort

The Bike Park at Whitefish Mountain Resort encompasses more than 30 miles of trail including an 10-mile cross-country network and 22 downhill trails serviced by two chairlifts. 

Downtown Whitefish

Just 9 miles away lies the town of Whitefish with a wide variety of restaurants, bike shops, shopping, recreation and more. The Whitefish Bike Retreat offers free daily shuttles to Whitefish for our guests.

Glacier National Park

The crown of the continent, Glacier National Park, is located just 35 miles to the east of the WBR and makes for amazing day trips! Pedal Going-to-the-Sun Road or take a jaunt on the 734 miles of hiking trails located within the park.

Flathead Lake

With over 200 square miles of water, Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states. Quaint towns are scattered along the 185 miles of shoreline surrounding the lake making for exciting day trips.

Fishing

Northwest Montana has some of the best fly fishing in the world and the Whitefish Bike Retreat provides easy access to all of it. We will happily point you in the direction of local fishing shops and guides so you can get all the inside info.

Rafting

Cool off on a summer afternoon with a raft trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Multiple local raft companies offer half and full-day whitewater and scenic trips.

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

With 105 marked trails spread across 3,000 acres of terrain, Whitefish Mountain Resort has something for everyone.

Cross Country Skiing And Snowshoe

Groomed and non-groomed trails are plentiful near the Whitefish Bike Retreat making it perfect for winter adventures on cross country skis or snowshoes.

Fat Biking

The Whitefish Bike Retreat is the first to start grooming trails for fat biking. Both our guests and day use visitors can now enjoy a winter spin.  Miles and miles of nearby trails and routes wind throughout the Whitefish area making this a fat biking Mecca!  Give us a call for conditions and route ideas.