Montana · Mountain biking · Logan Creek · Near Whitefish

Round Meadow Loop

3.3 mi
distance
169 ft
climb
May–Sep
best months

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Round Meadow Loop is a 3.3-mile mountain biking route in the Tally Lake Ranger District of Flathead National Forest in northwest Montana, managed by the Forest Service. The ride starts at about 3,333 feet and climbs to a high point of 3,380 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 2.1 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. The total elevation gain is 169 feet, so the route stays low and gentle rather than steep. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Olney weather station show July and August highs around 80°F with lows in the low 40s, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The loop sits close to other trails and routes. Fox Run, a mountain biking route, is 0.3 miles away, and the Tu Minnie Chief hike is 0.6 miles off. Tally Lake Campground is about 4 miles away for an overnight stay.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Round Meadow Loop

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      28° / 12°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 12°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 19°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 26°

      8 wet

    5. May

      63° / 34°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 41°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 43°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 41°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 33°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      52° / 25°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 19°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 13°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Olney, MT, 6.3 mi away at 3,165 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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