blue ox statue

Winter at Whitefish

Seasons

Winter on the chain

No reason to get cabin fever! If you’re feeling cooped up, it’s time for a trip to the Whitefish Chain. Our area is lovely in the winter and there’s plenty to do. So don’t stay inside wishing for spring, live it up winter-style!

Winter

There’s a reason it’s called “White”Fish

kids playing in snow

Winter Sports

We do winter right in Whitefish, so come and play in the snow! We’ve got miles of trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Skiers can try the Paul Bunyan Trail – a paved railroad bed that runs from Brainerd to Bemidji. Or get on the ice and take the family skating. And for the sportsman, don’t forget to check the ice conditions bring your ice fishing gear.

More Activities

A woman hiking during winter

Snow Sports

Take to the trails for your favorite snow sports. With miles of groomed cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails, there’s beautiful and serene woods to explore! If you don’t have snowshoes, no problem. You can rent snowshoes at the Crosslake Community Center. And don’t forget, you can still hike the trails in the winter too.

sports winter equipment

ICe Sports

Get your skate on. We’ve got outdoor and indoor skating rinks. Outdoor rinks need several weeks of cold temps to be ready but don’t worry, you can also ice skate at the Arena. Just call to find out about public skate times. We also have amazing ice fishing opportunities so make sure to ask your lodging host or local bait shop for ice conditions before heading out on the ice.

Animated illustration of a man riding elk while swinging a cowboy hat.

Hoof it to the Whitefish Chain!

Ready to play the Whitefish way? Then giddy up north and go buck wild exploring the great outdoors without spending a lot of doe.