Expanding recreation opportunities on the whitefish trail in beaver lakes, flathead county

The Montana Department of Transportation received a $112,500 Formula Grant award on August 17, 2022 from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Recreational Trails Program (RTP, CFDA 20.219). The funding will support expanding non-motorized winter recreation opportunities on the Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes, Flathead County, Montana. Specifically, $8k will fund 8 miles of grooming on the trail and install a vault toilet at the Beaver Lake Fishing Access Site. Additionally, the sub-award of $8k to Whitefish Legacy Partners will maintain trails and trailheads providing access to the Whitefish Trail in Beaver Lakes. The Recreational Trails Program aims to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail facilities for both motorized and non-motorized recreational uses through apportioned motor fuel excise tax funds.

Project description

FWP contract number RTP2231 awarded to whitefish legacy partners. This award will fund 8 miles of grooming to expand non-motorized winter recreation opportunities, install a vault toilet at beaver lake fishing access site, and maintain trails and trailheads accessing the whitefish trail in beaver lakes.