Bike Shuttle - Glacier Outfitters
Forget About Finding Parking, Take Our Bike Shuttle!
We offer a bike shuttle during hiker/biker season until Going to the Sun Road opens to cars, typically in late June. It runs up to twice a day, meeting in West Glacier and dropping you off at Avalanche Trailhead, where the road closure for cars begins. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Our shuttle times vary based on demand and availability. We will sell out one full shuttle before opening a 2nd shuttle and will cancel a shuttle if 3 people or less are booked.
After reserving your bikes online, please TEXT us to check shuttle availability and to add shuttle seats to your order.
If you would like to know more or reserve seats for Summer 2023 Bike Shuttles, please text 406-219-7466 and we will be happy to assist you.
Important Shuttle Details and FAQs:
Our shuttle picks up our guests at the Going To The Sun Road Mini Golf, located at 200 Going-to-the-Sun Rd, West Glacier, MT 59936. Click here for a Google Map
8:00 am or 11:00 am Meet in West Glacier @ Going to the Sun Road Mini Golf
8:00 / 11:15 am Depart promptly from West Glacier to Avalanche Creek
2:00 / 4:30 pm Meet at Avalanche Creek
2:15 / 4:45 pm Depart promptly from Avalanche Creek
3:00 / 5:30 pm Arrive back in West Glacier
Please note that shuttle times vary based on demand and availability. Please text us to see what is available.
You will need the National Park Pass before you board our shuttle. It causes major delays if you don't have it. You can get it HERE
An annual pass will get in 4 adults on our shuttle, while a Glacier 7 Day Pass will grant access to 2 adults on our shuttle. You will need to buy additional passes if you have more adults than what your pass will allow.
If you reserved your bike with us, you do not need the $2.00 Entry Ticket. You do need a National Park Pass, which is different. Get the National Park pass here.
We recommend booking your bear spray in advance to guarantee that we have it available for you on your shuttle ride.
To provide all of our customers with the best service, we must leave on time. If you miss your pick-up, then you will have to bike back to our shop. It is about 15 miles to our shop from the pick-up location at Avalanche Campground.
Yes you can, though the price is the same and it is about 15 miles from Avalanche Campground back to our shop, with traffic and bikes are still due back no later than 6:00PM.
No. You can also rent a bike rack from us and drive yourself. Check out our bikes page here for more info. (Hint: click the "Pricing Info" button to see Bike rack info)
There is also a FREE Park Shuttle that runs during hiker/biker season provided by NPS. The NPS biker shuttle runs on weekends only beginning May 13th, 2023. Starting June 26th, they will run their free shuttles daily, until GTTSR opens to cars. You can learn more on their website HERE.
No. Our shuttle service will end once Going to the Sun Road opens to cars.
No. Anyone can catch a ride on our shuttle, but reservations are required in advance for everyone, so please text us at 406-219-7466.
Reservations are not canceled for fog, rain, or a chilly day. We will cancel if the conditions are unsuitable for paddling or biking (lightning, strong winds or extreme weather). Cancellations made at least 3 days prior to the trip will receive a full refund. Canceling with 24 hours notice or more will be able to transfer payment to a future trip or program. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice will receive no refund. No-shows will also forfeit the entire reservation fee. If we cancel due to an emergency, extreme weather, or if the rental item is down for repairs you may reschedule or receive a full refund. If Glacier Outfitters has to cancel the reservation, we will make every attempt to contact you in a timely fashion.
We charge $35 per person. That cost applies to everyone, even children. No discounts will be given for the shuttle.
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