Bikepacking Route
The Whitefish Tamarack Forest Loop is a 2-3 day bikepacking route that starts and finishes at Whitefish Bike Retreat. The route begins by heading north along mostly gravel roads near Highway 93 and passes close to the small towns of Olney, Trego and Fortine. The route then runs clockwise into the Rockies. It includes a few shops and restaurants for refueling along the way.
You can enjoy this route from Summer through Fall - with a dip in the surrounding lakes on hot summer days or stimulate your eyes with the specks of bright tamarack yellow against the dark forest and golden filtered sunlight in the fall. You can also shave off a few miles by moving the start to MP30 to make it a true overnighter (see Trail Notes for the alternate map). However, please don’t cut out the stop for Huckleberry Bear Claws and pizza rolls at the historic Polebridge Mercantile!
Also, be sure to check out the neighboring Red Meadow Pass Loop if you want to extend this ride.
There are lots of options in this area for bikepacking - WBR Staff can help you find the best option with your goals in mind!
With photos by Aly Nicklas (@alynicklas)
You can enjoy this route from Summer through Fall - with a dip in the surrounding lakes on hot summer days or stimulate your eyes with the specks of bright tamarack yellow against the dark forest and golden filtered sunlight in the fall. You can also shave off a few miles by moving the start to MP30 to make it a true overnighter (see Trail Notes for the alternate map). However, please don’t cut out the stop for Huckleberry Bear Claws and pizza rolls at the historic Polebridge Mercantile!
Also, be sure to check out the neighboring Red Meadow Pass Loop if you want to extend this ride.
There are lots of options in this area for bikepacking - WBR Staff can help you find the best option with your goals in mind!
With photos by Aly Nicklas (@alynicklas)
REROUTE INFORMATION FOR BIKEPACKING.COM -
There is a necessary reroute back to the WBR -
Please make sure you visit bikepacking.com before your ride to download the latest route change (After July 16, 2020)
There is a necessary reroute back to the WBR -
Please make sure you visit bikepacking.com before your ride to download the latest route change (After July 16, 2020)
