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Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from Paul's Memorial Fishing Access

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Flathead County

Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from Paul's Memorial Fishing Access

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Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from Paul's Memorial Fishing Access

01:59

31.1km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.4 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.97 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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7.54 km

Glacier National Park Entrance Sign

Highlight • Structure

As in all parks, the typical NPS sign is also here. And that, of course, must be photographed

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8.70 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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11.9 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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16.4 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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16.7 km

Fish Creek Picnic Area and Lake View

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you will find picnic tables, great views of Lake McDonald, and surrounding mountains. This is a great place to stop for a break.

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19.9 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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20.1 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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31.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

10.7 km

3.23 km

1.14 km

465 m

188 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

11.1 km

1.34 km

478 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

13°C

8°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Apgar Bike Trail – Lake McDonald loop from Paul's Memorial Fishing Access

Entrance to Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park Entrance Sign

Apgar Bike Trail

Apgar Visitor Center

Lake McDonald

Fish Creek Picnic Area and Lake View

McDonald Creek

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