Attractions

Glacier National Park is 25 miles from the Pine Lodge, and offers many vacation and recreation opportunities. We recommend you stay at least seven days with us so you can explore some of these incredible opportunities!

The park is designated as a World Heritage Site and is an awesome display of mountains, lakes, streams, and alpine beauty. Drive the amazing “Going-To-The-Sun” road, or learn why this park is a hiker’s paradise. In the winter, experience some of the finest Nordic/adventure skiing in America. Hire a licensed guide, or just ski the snowy “Sun Road” into a winter wonderland.

Glacier National Park offers some of the most beautiful sightseeing in the world. Referred to as the “Crown of the Continent”, the Park has beautiful peaks and mountainous bowls sculptured by centuries of glaciers. Although the glaciers of Glacier National Park are rapidly disappearing, you can still see many when you choose to hike some of the back country’s 700 miles of trails – a true hiker’s paradise.

See many forms of wildlife including mountain goats, bighorn sheep and occasionally bear, deer, elk and moose. Drive by beautiful Lake McDonald and shoot photos of the lake with the Garden Wall in the background. Take a short hike on the Trail of the Cedars at the Avalanche Lake area or Hidden Lake Trail at Logan Pass. Or if you are a bit more adventurous, backpack into the Granite Park Chalet or Sperry Chalet area.

Whitefish Mountain Resort, a gem of northwestern Montana wilderness, is located on Big Mountain only eight miles outside the town of Whitefish. From ziplining to mountain biking to winter classics like skiing and snowshoeing, Whitefish Mountain Resort has 3,000 acres of land and facilities, all catered to your outdoor excitement. The resort is prepared for every season and has plenty of options to choose from whether you visit on a hot summer afternoon or the day after a powdery snowfall.

The resort got its informal start in the early 20th century, when Whitefish locals began traversing Big Mountain recreationally, forming natural ski paths and trails up and down the mountain. The Whitefish Lake Ski Club built the first official trails on the mountain in the 1930s, thanks to a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. The business enterprise that followed was a community effort, with Whitefish residents volunteering their free time to curate trails and slopes along the mountain, building a resort that locals and tourists alike could enjoy.

When you stay in the town of Whitefish, transportation is readily available to get to and from Whitefish Mountain Resort via the S.N.O.W. Bus system. This convenient bus route travels from downtown to Whitefish Mountain Resort multiple times a day, and even has a stop at The Pine Lodge on Whitefish River in the winter months. Additionally, The Pine Lodge sells lift tickets directly from our Front Desk, and offers our new Ski Van transportation for a direct commute up or down the mountain, saving you time and energy so that you can spend it on the slopes instead!

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 Pine Lodge.

Explore the vibrant offerings of downtown Whitefish, conveniently located near The Pine Lodge, where a world of culinary delights, shopping treasures, and lively nightlife awaits! Indulge in a diverse range of experiences, from exquisite home décor and decorative accessories to stylish jewelry, clothing, and unique gifts. There’s something for everyone in this bustling hub.

The paved trail behind the hotel offers a walking path to get you there, and if it is too cold outside, we offer a complimentary shuttle!

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.

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.