Great Northern Railway Depot – Whitefish City Beach loop from Whitefish

Great Northern Railway Depot – Whitefish City Beach loop from Whitefish

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Great Northern Railway Depot – Whitefish City Beach loop from Whitefish

03:46

49.1km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Stillwater State Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

80 m

Great Northern Railway Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time at the Whitefish Montana Depot, a historic train station and home to the Whitefish Museum. It's a significant stop on the Amtrak route between Seattle and Minneapolis, and its Tudor revival architecture adds to uniqueness.

Tip by

800 m

Whitefish, Montana

Highlight • Settlement

Very beautiful lake

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Tip by

1.67 km

Whitefish City Beach

Highlight • Beach

Whitefish Lake is seven miles in length, and the water is glacial water. Whitefish City Beach is near the lake's outflow and a very popular access point to the lake, being near the town. There is a sandy beach, a grassy area with shade, a designated swimming area, gazebos, picnic tables, and a boat dock with a fee to launch. In the summer, you can find kayak rentals, paddle board rentals, and refreshment stands.

Tip by

7.24 km

View of Skyles Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area has a rewarding view over Skyles Lake. From this angle, the lake looks like the shape of a heart. The lake has lots of types of fish, like largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch.

Tip by

48.6 km

Historic Whitefish

Highlight • Settlement

Downtown Whitefish, offers a charming and historic western town experience. You'll find a variety of local shops, restaurants, and cozy bars to enjoy.

Tip by

49.1 km

End point

Train Station

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