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Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from West Glacier

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Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from West Glacier

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Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from West Glacier

06:46

93.9km

980m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Flathead National Forest

Glacier National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.91 km

Apgar Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Going to Agar Trail, this 4.0 mile paved out-and-back is an easy route and runs parallel to the highway. Agar Trail is a popular trail for camping, road biking, and …

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7.31 km

Lake McDonald

Highlight • Lake

As you make your way along the road you will see Lake McDonald. The park's largest lake at nearly 500 feet deep and ten miles long. The towering peaks surrounding …

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29.4 km

Inside North Fork Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Situated between Camas Creek and Logging Creek, the Inside North Fork Road Multi-Use Path offers a scenic ride. This quiet trail is a gem for cyclists as there is no …

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35.2 km

Logging Creek Ranger Station Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

The Logging Creek Ranger Station is the park's oldest continuously operating site. It features a rustic log cabin, reflecting the classic western park style. Don't miss the summer fire guard's cabin!

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50.2 km

Polebridge Mercantile

Highlight • Cafe

The food at the Mercantile is delicious, the view is just beautiful, and the people are very helpful. The Bearclaws are incredibly delicious, the best I've ever had.
Really worth a visit.

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50.2 km

North Fork Hostel in Polebridge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great place to spend a night or two whether you're riding the Divide or any other adventure, the host is super friendly and knowledgeable about the area (he's a ranger …

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89.6 km

McDonald Creek

Highlight • River

As you continue, you'll come across McDonald Creek. It's a lovely spot to pause and enjoy. The creek flows from McDonald Lake into the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, …

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93.7 km

Entrance to Glacier National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is spectacular. I chose to ride around it this year, but if you have a chance to ride up Going-to-the-Sun Road, it offers amazing views. There are time …

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93.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.3 km

13.1 km

5.79 km

465 m

268 m

123 m

Surfaces

58.1 km

33.1 km

2.53 km

225 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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53 %

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Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from West Glacier

Apgar Bike Trail

Lake McDonald

Inside North Fork Road

Logging Creek Ranger Station Historic District

Polebridge Mercantile

North Fork Hostel in Polebridge

McDonald Creek

Entrance to Glacier National Park

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