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Fish Creek Bike Path – McDonald Creek loop from Lake McDonald Trailhead

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Montana

Flathead County

Fish Creek Bike Path – McDonald Creek loop from Lake McDonald Trailhead

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Fish Creek Bike Path – McDonald Creek loop from Lake McDonald Trailhead

00:45

9.12km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 754 m for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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47 m

Rocky Point Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The parking lot here is large. From here you can hike the trail across the road to Lake McDonald and Rocky Point or venture south along the bike path to …

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858 m

Fish Creek Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This quiet path leads you through serene woods, offering a narrow yet pleasant biking experience. It winds through a forest of tall pines, making it a family-friendly multi-use trail.

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3.73 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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4.58 km

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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9.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

1.77 km

1.64 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

3.86 km

565 m

147 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

31°C

11°C

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