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 Whitefish Tamarack Meadow Loop**
There is NO ACCESS between Del Rey Rd and Hwy 93 via Tamarack Creek Rd (This is private property that contains a gun range!) Do not follow Google Maps-They are incorrect!
Click the link below for the most current route
There is NO ACCESS between Del Rey Rd and Hwy 93 via Tamarack Creek Rd (This is private property that contains a gun range!) Do not follow Google Maps-They are incorrect!
Click the link below for the most current route
