Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-07-15
♥ FeaturedWhitefish Trail Challenge & Trail Blazer
Annual Trail Challenge + Trail Blazer races (summer)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
The weekly outdoor lineup for the Flathead Valley.
Group rides, trail runs, climbs, paddles, and meetups across Kalispell, Whitefish, and the Glacier gateway — find something to show up to this week.
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This week
No fixed-day activities scheduled this week — see the recurring options below.
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One email a week with Flathead Valley’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
More recurring & seasonal
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
MTB✓ Verified 2026-07-15
♥ FeaturedFree Skills Clinics
Free skills clinics (seasonal)
Local trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
Run Club
Community group runs — see schedule
Columbia Falls / Kalispell area
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-15
Shop Runs & Race Series
Local race calendar (5K Brew Run Series, Lucky Hare Half & more); ask in-shop for group runs
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-07-15
FTBT Trail Marathon & Events
Trail marathon + community trail events (summer)
Herron Park / Foys to Blacktail trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Northwest Montana’s only trail marathon (late June — June 21 in 2026), 26.2 mi with ~5,000 ft gain, plus the Herron Half/10k/5k in the Flathead Race Series.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Group Rides
Seasonal group rides (incl. Whitefish Mountain Resort)
Rotating trailheads
FreeSummer
Often technical / fitness-oriented — see ride details.
MTB✓ Verified 2026-07-15
Trail Building & Dig Days
Volunteer trail-building days (summer)
Spencer & local trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Shop Group Rides
Seasonal road & gravel shop rides
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Climbing✓ Verified 2026-07-15
Community Climbs & Clinics
Intro clinics, community nights & bouldering (indoor)
Rockfish Climbing & Fitness, Whitefish
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Indoor — a reliable winter option.
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-07-15
Trail Stewardship & Guided Hikes
Volunteer trail days + guided hikes on the Whitefish Trail
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-07-24
Volunteer Trail Days
Trail building & maintenance (Herron Park area)
Foys to Blacktail / Herron Park
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Volunteer trail work at Herron Park, including National Public Lands Day (late Sept); help welcome year-round.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Guided Outings & Stewardship
Guided outings + volunteer stewardship on protected lands
Owen Sowerwine & area preserves
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Paddling✓ Verified 2026-07-15
Kayak & SUP Rentals & Tours
Kayak & SUP rentals + tours (summer)
Flathead Lake & Swan River, Bigfork
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Paddling✓ Verified 2026-07-15
Learn-to-Paddle Programs
Kayak lessons & programs for all ages (summer)
Flathead River & Whitefish Lake
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Confirmed programs: a 3-day Intro to Kayaking (all ages, flatwater → moving water), a week-long kids camp, and free alumni kids & adult paddle nights in July–August.
Paddling✓ Verified 2026-07-15
Guided Kayak & SUP Tours
Guided tours (incl. Wild Horse Island), summer
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-07-24
Chapter Meetings & Fin Fest
Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited
Public member meetings Oct–May (6 PM at Sacred Waters Brewing); family Fin Fest at Snappy’s (summer)
Sacred Waters Brewing Company, Kalispell
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Native-trout conservation + a welcoming on-ramp to local fly fishing.
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-07-24
Conservation & Volunteer Days
Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited
Native-trout restoration & volunteer days
Flathead-area rivers
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Casting & Fly-Tying Classes
Casting & fly-tying classes (off-season)
Lakestream Fly Shop, Whitefish
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Birding✓ Verified 2026-07-24
Guided Field Trips
About 25 guided bird field trips a year
West Valley, Owen Sowerwine & area hotspots
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Birding✓ Verified 2026-07-24
Bird-ID Classes & Programs
Bird-ID classes + monthly programs
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree