Whitefish Bike Retreat
  • Home
  • The Facility
    • Blackout Dates 2023
    • COVID-19 Guidlelines
    • Our Story
    • Accommodations >
      • Lodge
      • WBR Cabin
      • Campground
    • Shuttles >
      • Banff Scheduled Shuttles
      • Local Shuttles
      • Glacier Park Shuttles
      • Custom Shuttles
    • Retreat Activities
    • Area Activities
    • Bike Amenities
    • Rentals & Other Services
    • Testimonials
    • Blog
    • In The News
    • Property Map
  • SUMMER ACTIVITIES
    • Kids Days, Spencer Skills Days, Guided Tours, Lessons >
      • Instructors/Guides
      • Guided Mountain Biking
      • Private and Group Lessons
      • Kids Days
      • Spencer Skills Days
    • Dual Sport-ADV Riders
  • WINTER ACTIVITIES
    • Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling
    • Winter Fat BIking >
      • Winter Gear Hunt
      • Fat Biking Information
  • Local Trails
    • Mountain Bike Trails >
      • Whitefish
      • Flathead Valley
      • Glacier National Park
    • ACA Bike Touring Routes
    • Whitefish Tamarack Forest Loop
    • Red Meadow Pass Loop
    • Western Wildlands Route
    • Road Biking Routes
    • Trip Ideas
  • Events
    • Weddings
    • Retreats & Corporate Events
    • Event Request
    • Upcoming Events
  • CONTACT
    • Directions & Contact Info
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Release Waiver
    • Sponsors & Partners
    • Employment
    • Press Room
  • Book Now
  • New Page

Whitefish
​Tamarack Forest Loop

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)

Bikepacking.com Route Details
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)

Location

 Click Address for Directions
​ 855 Beaver Lake Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
Picture
Book Now

Contact Us

406-260-0274
info@whitefishbikeretreat.com

Quick Links

Terms & Conditions
Directions & Contact Info
Lodge
Campground
Mountain Bike Rentals

​Paddleboard Rentals
Property Map
Press Room
  • Home
  • The Facility
    • Blackout Dates 2023
    • COVID-19 Guidlelines
    • Our Story
    • Accommodations >
      • Lodge
      • WBR Cabin
      • Campground
    • Shuttles >
      • Banff Scheduled Shuttles
      • Local Shuttles
      • Glacier Park Shuttles
      • Custom Shuttles
    • Retreat Activities
    • Area Activities
    • Bike Amenities
    • Rentals & Other Services
    • Testimonials
    • Blog
    • In The News
    • Property Map
  • SUMMER ACTIVITIES
    • Kids Days, Spencer Skills Days, Guided Tours, Lessons >
      • Instructors/Guides
      • Guided Mountain Biking
      • Private and Group Lessons
      • Kids Days
      • Spencer Skills Days
    • Dual Sport-ADV Riders
  • WINTER ACTIVITIES
    • Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling
    • Winter Fat BIking >
      • Winter Gear Hunt
      • Fat Biking Information
  • Local Trails
    • Mountain Bike Trails >
      • Whitefish
      • Flathead Valley
      • Glacier National Park
    • ACA Bike Touring Routes
    • Whitefish Tamarack Forest Loop
    • Red Meadow Pass Loop
    • Western Wildlands Route
    • Road Biking Routes
    • Trip Ideas
  • Events
    • Weddings
    • Retreats & Corporate Events
    • Event Request
    • Upcoming Events
  • CONTACT
    • Directions & Contact Info
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Release Waiver
    • Sponsors & Partners
    • Employment
    • Press Room
  • Book Now
  • New Page