News From Your Community Trail
4,425 miles logged on the Whitefish Trail and $4,425 raised so far!
The 2021 Hit the Trail Challenge is off to a great start. The community has logged 4,425 miles so far this month raising $4,425 for our local trail and protected lands. That's the same distance as from Whitefish, Montana to London, England!

Our health and wellness sponsors have pledged $25,000 in possible matching funds and are donating $1 for every mile logged on the trail this month.

We need your help! Get out on the trail this weekend, log your miles, and help us get all $25,000.

Log your WT miles in three ways:
  1. Use this ONLINE FORM.
  2. Join our Hit the Trail! Challenge Strava Club (and make your profile public). We’ll track your WT miles for you!
  3. Download a paper form HERE and submit by May 31st

THANK YOU Day of Giving & Unity Donors!


The Day of Giving & Unity was another huge success with $476,655 awarded to 80 local non-profits.

Whitefish Legacy Partners received $3,820 in donations that was matched by $1,000 from the Whitefish Community Foundation! We are thankful so many donors came out in support of conservation, education, and recreation on the Whitefish Trail.

Thank you Whitefish Community Foundation for all your efforts and generosity running another successful campaign for WLP and the entire community.
We need your help in 2021!
Be a WT Friend or WT Family this year and make an investment
in the future of our local lands. 
Giving Monthly to WLP
Have you ever thought about giving monthly to WLP and the Whitefish Trail? It's as easy as your Netflix subscription and helps spread out your annual giving across the entire year. Just $10/month is the same as a $120 Whitefish Trail Family donation!

Our monthly donors create a dependable source of income for our small non-profit and are invaluable in helping us accomplish our important conservation and recreation work.

“We give to WLP monthly because we use the Whitefish Trail every week of the year. We think of our monthly gift like a local gym membership and are more than happy to invest in the maintenance, stewardship, and future expansion of our community trail system.”

-Nancy and Jesse Thompson
Whitefish Trail Report
Mid-May 2021
Spring has sprung! Larch needles have stretched out in bright green, morel mushrooms are pushing up through the dirt, and wildflowers are throwing splashes of color throughout our local forest lands. We are so lucky to have the Whitefish Trail in our backyard where we can intimately experience all the wonders of spring.

This weekend's warm and sunny forecast is all the encouragement you need to plan an adventure. The entire Whitefish Trail is in perfect shape for all types of non-motorized recreation. The upper Haskill Trail is finally melted of snow, and only a few trees remain out near Woods Lake.

We recommend trying a new WT trailhead for the first time. Have you ever been to Dollar Lake or South Spencer? These areas offer solitude and their own unique recreation experiences. South Spencer has access to vibrant patches of Arrowleaf balsamroot and expansive views on the West Loop Trail while Dollar Lake is a mecca for bird watching. It's easy to get caught up in a routine of going to Reservoir or Lion Mountain, but an adventure to a lesser visited section of the trail can be invigorating. Whatever adventure you choose, the Whitefish Trail awaits.
2021 WT Education Programs

This year, we are excited to get back to our regularly scheduled Education programs on the Whitefish Trail. We are limiting group size and requiring pre-registration for upcoming programs to ensure social distancing and Covid protocols for all participants. More information can be found on our website.
May 16 - 2pm
Join WLP and Dale Johnson at Swift Creek for a guided mushroom foray to look for and identify local fungi. Morels are out! Pre-registration is required and spots are limited.
May 20 - 10am
Join WLP and Alpine Start Collective at Reservoir for a fitness hike on the Whitefish Trail. Learn how to get the most out of your trail time! Pre-registration is required and spots are limited.
May 26 - 6pm
Join WLP and and Glacier Cyclery & Nordic at Beaver Lakes for a fun mountain bike ride for all abilities! Pre-registration is required and spots are limited. Don't have a bike? No problem!
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!

The Whitefish Trail relies on the generosity of trail users,
conservation-minded supporters, and local businesses to create a year-round, sustainable asset for future generations.
Whitefish Outfitters is back as an annual Corporate Sponsor! They want to give back to WLP, our local conservation and trail organization that offers so much to their customers and business. If you need to rent a bike, inquire about a hard to reach trail, or get shuttled out to a trailhead, give their knowledgable staff a call. They can figure out logistics of any Montana adventure!

Thank you Whitefish Outfitters for being an Annual Corporate Sponsor!
Logo Glacier Cyclery and Nordic
Glacier Cyclery & Nordic has been supporting the Whitefish Trail since the beginning. They are a Founding Sponsor and have made a long-term pledge to continue supporting our work for years to come. They realize the Whitefish Trail improves our local economy and want to give back. Next time you need a bike or nordic skis, stop by their downtown shop to talk to their fun and helpful staff.

Thank you Glacier Cyclery & Nordic for being a Founding Sponsor

Whitefish Legacy Partners
406-862-3880