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Apgar Bike Trail – McDonald Creek loop from Hungry Horse

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Apgar Bike Trail – McDonald Creek loop from Hungry Horse

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Apgar Bike Trail – McDonald Creek loop from Hungry Horse

02:21

45.0km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.9 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.5 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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17.0 km

Glacier National Park Entrance (West Glacier)

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Entrance to Glacier National Park from West Glacier.
The park encompasses over 1 million acres (4,000 km2) and includes parts of two mountain ranges (sub-ranges of the Rocky Mountains), over …

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18.5 km

Apgar Bike Trail

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

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20.4 km

McDonald Creek

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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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22.1 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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45.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

7.28 km

2.39 km

201 m

154 m

135 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

18.0 km

777 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

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Friday 24 July

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Apgar Bike Trail

McDonald Creek

Apgar Visitor Center

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