The scenic wonder of Glacier National Park is located just 25 miles from Whitefish. Designated the world's first "International Peace Park" along with Canada's Waterton National Park in 1932, Glacier's popularity has gradually risen over the years. Travel the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road, a historic landmark, by car, free seasonal shuttle, or on a Red Bus Tour.
This growing trail system currently offers 42 miles of natural-surface trail accessed by 12 trailheads and provides a great variety of easy-to-locate and navigate recreation opportunities on public and private lands that will ultimately create a 55+ mile recreational loop surrounding Whitefish. View the map.
Averill Hospitality is honored to participate in the Whitefish Legacy Partners "Adopt a Trail" program to maintain the Lower Haskill portion of the Whitefish Trail, just minutes from The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
Whitefish Mountain Resort provides diverse recreational opportunities year-round! Ranked among the leading ski resorts in the nation for for overall experience and value, WMR is steadily growing in popularity regionally and nationally. Ski its 3,000+ acres of groomed runs, gladed trees, and steeps buried in an average of 300+ inches annually, and you'll quickly understand why.
Summertime on the mountain engages recreationalists with zip-line tours, an aerial adventure park, alpines slides, lift-access and cross-country mountain biking, hiking, scenic chair lift rides, and more!
The city of Whitefish provides the benefit of being near nature and Glacier National Park and the convenience of a vibrant downtown offering shopping, dining, theater, arts, and nightlife. The Whitefish pedestrian and bicycle trail system links community assets for the many individuals that prefer to walk or bike to local restaurants, bars, craft breweries, and distilleries.
Many visitors note the friendliness of our community as one of their top impressions of the area. We invite you to visit and enjoy our town as the locals do.
Whitefish Lake Golf Course complex is located adjacent to Whitefish and Lost Coon Lakes with fabulous mountain and lake views. It is the most requested golf destination in the state. The large bent grass greens on the North and South Courses are very receptive to a variety of shots and are framed by beautiful white sand bunkers. The fairways are lined by towering pine and birch trees. Golf Digest has rated both courses in the top five for all courses in Montana.
Contact the Lodge Concierge for tee times at Whitefish Lake Golf Club or one of many other courses in the area.
Whitefish Lake is significant asset to the community of Whitefish, providing year-round recreational opportunities to locals and visitors alike. Warm season activities include fishing, swimming, exploring by paddlecraft, and motorized cruises and watersports, and when the lake freezes over each winter, it offers opportunities for cross-country skiiing, ice fishing, dog walking, and snowmobiling. This 7-mile-long glacial lake is cherished by the Whitefish community for it's crystal clear water, scenic views, peaceful serenity, and noteworthery sunsets.
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake and its guests support the efforts of Whitefish Lake Institute to protect the water quality of Whitefish Lake for future generations.