USFS National Forest System Trails · Montana · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Flathead National Forest, Montana?
Yes — Flathead National Forest in Montana has 79.6 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 27 segments, typically open May–Oct, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 79.6 mi27 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 2,260 mi888 segments
- Bike season
- May–OctUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 6trail segments
4% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Flathead National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine 7 | 55.25 | Native Material | — |
| Tally- Ashley | 19.59 | Native Material | — |
| Columbia Mtn. Loop | 12.06 | Native Material | — |
| Ingalls - Mt Conner | 10.01 | Native Material | — |
| Jimmie Ridge | 8.42 | Native Material | — |
| Foys To Blacktail | 7.39 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wire Trail | 6.89 | Native Material | — |
| Beardance | 6.82 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Elk Mtn. | 6.79 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Peterson Creek | 6.03 | Native Material | — |
| Ashley Divide | 5.84 | Native Material | — |
| Wild Bill - Truman Creek | 5.78 | Native Material | — |
| Wild Bill - Eagle Mtn. Trail | 5.76 | Native Material | — |
| Pine Grass | 5.58 | Unknown | — |
| Summit | 5.58 | Native Material | Jun–Sep |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Flathead National Forest?
- Flathead National Forest has about 79.6 mi of bike-designated trail across 27 segments, out of 2,260 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Flathead National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 67 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Flathead National Forest (Montana)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a May–Oct season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.