Apgar Visitor Center – McDonald Creek loop from Apgar Transit Center
Apgar Visitor Center – McDonald Creek loop from Apgar Transit Center
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Apgar Visitor Center – McDonald Creek loop from Apgar Transit Center
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9.84km
30m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 20, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 15 m for 106 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
200 m
Apgar Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
6.02 km
Apgar Bike Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
9.09 km
McDonald Creek
Highlight • River
Tip by
9.84 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.93 km
1.75 km
1.00 km
167 m
Surfaces
8.80 km
946 m
< 100 m
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Description
The Apgar Visitor Center – McDonald Creek loop from Apgar Transit Center is an easy touring cycling route that delivers big on scenery for minimal effort. This 6.1-mile (9.8 km) loop, with just 110 feet (33 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect choice for families or anyone seeking a leisurely ride through Glacier National Park's Apgar area.
What to expect on Apgar Visitor Center – McDonald Creek loop from Apgar Transit Center
This route primarily follows the paved Apgar Bike Path, winding through a peaceful lodgepole pine forest. You'll enjoy relaxing stretches through the woods, with opportunities to catch views of McDonald Creek and even take a short spur trail to the Ox-Bow Overlook. Near Apgar Campground, you might also glimpse parts of Lake McDonald. The terrain is largely flat and smooth, making it accessible for all skill levels, including those with strollers or wheelchairs, though extending the ride towards Fish Creek Campground might introduce some gentle dips and climbs on Grist Road.
Planning your visit
Starting from the Apgar Transit Center, which is conveniently located near the Apgar Visitor Center, this loop is easily accessible. The Apgar Bike Path is known for its accessibility, welcoming cyclists, wheelchair users, and even dog-walkers with leashed dogs when the path is free of snow. While bikes are generally restricted from hiking trails in Glacier National Park, this paved path is an exception. Always carry bear spray, as the area is known for wildlife, and helmets are strongly advised for safety.
Trail details
- Distance: 6.1 miles (9.8 km)
- Elevation gain: 110 feet (33 metres)
- Difficulty: easy
- Estimated time: 35 minutes
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