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Montana
Flathead County

McDonald Creek – Apgar Lookout Trail loop from Apgar Transit Center

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Montana
Flathead County

McDonald Creek – Apgar Lookout Trail loop from Apgar Transit Center

Hard

3.1

(10)

52

hikers

McDonald Creek – Apgar Lookout Trail loop from Apgar Transit Center

07:18

24.9km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Glacier National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

200 m

Apgar Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center has park maps, ranger programs, a gift shop, restrooms, and exhibits. From here you can take the bike path to the campground, into town, or south on a straight shot to West Glacier.

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2

1.05 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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3

1.10 km

Camas Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

4

9.68 km

Apgar Lookout Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This trail will take you to the Apgar Lookout Tower. It starts as an easy stroll up a dirt road before switchbacking around Apgar Mountain. One of the first things …

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5

12.4 km

Apgar Fire Lookout

Highlight • Monument

The current Apgar Fire Lookout was built in 1929, after a fire destroyed the original structure. The lookout is no longer active and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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B

24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.76 km

6.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

2.55 km

225 m

135 m

114 m

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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82 %

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