Big Mountain Fuels Reduction Project

Throughout summer 2026, Whitefish Mountain Resort and the U.S. Forest Service are undertaking a fuels reduction project across more than 200 acres of Big Mountain terrain. Occurring in phases, this work involves felling trees and clearing vegetation to reduce wildfire risk and protect resort infrastructure.

Work involving heavy machinery will take place in the orange-shaded areas on the map. This will impact some hiking and mountain biking trails at various times throughout the season. For your safety, please heed all signage and follow this page to learn about current trail closures and reroutes.

HIKING UPDATE, MAY 22:

Our summer operating season begins tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. Please heed all signage and stay out of the active logging area that stretches from the Chair 1 corridor to the Corkscrew ski run. This includes the lower section of the Danny On Memorial Trail as well as the Toni Matt ski run. Heavy machinery, trucks transporting logs, and falling trees pose significant danger.

To avoid this area, the lower third of the Danny On Memorial Trail has been rerouted. Starting from the lift plaza, look out for signage and ropes that will guide you onto the alternate route which includes a dirt road. Do not attempt to follow the original Danny On path or hike up Toni Matt.

Additionally, please note there is significant snowpack on the trail beginning below the bottom terminal of Chair 5. Snowy sections will be arduous or impassable without snowshoes.