We are excited to share that we will be improving the set of lower Reservoir switchbacks from June 16-20th! The steepness of the terrain and ongoing use has led to erosion of the climbing turns that trail maintenance cannot keep up with year after year. We will reinforce and regrade the switchbacks to create a more sustainable surface while also increasing the switchback turn radius allowing for easier/safer navigation. The Reservoir Trailhead and the Whitefish Trail from the trailhead to the 800 road will be closed from 7am-5pm daily because we will have heavy equipment in use on the trail. Keep an eye on social media for project updates and trail/trailhead closure news. Thank you to Flathead Electric Cooperative's Round Up for Safety program for helping fund this awesome project! (fb)

National Trails Day is a nationwide event to celebrate local trails, trail crews, and volunteers. This year, WLP is celebrating NTD at Lion Mountain! On Saturday, June 7, from 9am to 12pm, community volunteers are meeting at Lion Mountain Trailhead to address trail widening issues causing resource damage. For the past several years, we have noticed more and more trail creep - vegetation along the trail gets damaged and needs attention. To address trail creep at Lion Mountain, together we will plant native seed and install short sections of wooden rails in the trouble areas. Come on out with your friends and family to help us complete this important trail project, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate National Trails Day with WLP! Whitefish Legacy Partners will provide free coffee and snacks to kick off the workday and will have WT merchandise giveaways at the trailhead at 12 noon. Please email whitefishtrail@whitefishlegacy.org to RSVP. (fb)