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BIKE RENTAL PRICING

One of the best-kept secrets is the spring season when the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed to cars, but open to bikers and hikers, providing a quieter glimpse into the heart of Glacier National Park. Glacier Outfitters rents high-quality hybrid, road, and mountain bikes with disc brakes for this amazing adventure. This reservation is a day rental only. Find more information below. Book yours today on our reservation page.

Bike Rentals are on 2 hours, 4 hours, or per-day basis. Per- day bike rentals are available from the time that we open and expected back by the end of the same day. See prices below.

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Going To The Sun Road Bike Reservation (GTTSR):

Biking the Going to the Sun Road (GTTSR) is one of the ultimate ways to experience our beautiful park! In the Spring is when the road is being plowed and under any construction needed; however, you can still bike/hike without the inconvenience of vehicle traffic. Once the road opens to vehicles, there are some biking restrictions for the uphill travel See Here.

How Long Is The GTTSR Ride?

The distance you can bike depends on where you start, how far the plow crew has advanced toward Logan Pass and dependent upon the day of the week.

Where To Start

Starting at Avalanche Lake, the ride is a flat to slight climb for 6 miles (9.7 km) alongside a rushing creek and in the midst of epic mountainous views. The following 2 miles (3.2 km) is a climb to The Loop, and we encourage pushing through to get past it for an unmatched valley view, emerging just around the corner. Elevation continues to pick up as you climb the next 10 miles to Logan Pass, gaining around 2,400 feet in elevation. Note: June 15th to September 2nd Bike Restrictions between Logan Creek to Logan Pass (uphill) are in effect from 11 am to 4 pm. The earlier the season, the farther away from Logan Pass the plow crews will be. Keep in mind, Avalanches and Bears are a unique hazard to biking the GTTSR. Be aware of your surroundings at all times and use caution. Need Bear Spray? Rent it Here!

Start down the road at Lake McDonald Lodge and bike/hike a flat 5.5 miles (8.8 km) through the Pacific Cedar-Hemlock Forest. Expect mild car traffic to Avalanche Lake. Start from our shop at Apgar Village and bike/hike a flat 9 mile (14.5 km) stretch next to the beautiful Lake McDonald shoreline out to the Lake McDonald Lodge. Note June 15th – September 2nd there are Bike Restrictions between Apgar to Sprague from 11 am to 4 pm.

Biking Glacier

Alternatives to GTTSR: Biking Camas Road and Gateway to Glacier are excellent alternatives for a longer ride. For something a little shorter, check out the Apgar Bike Path as it travels from the lake to the river with many ecosystems to enjoy in between. For dirt rides, the Old Ranger Station and Inside Northfork Road are wonderfully secluded, beautiful spots that can be an exceptional ride/hike experience.

Biking Restrictions

Closures are subject to change daily, so make sure to stay up to date! Crews will be working on plowing and construction on the GTTSR from Monday-Friday (Note: Some Fridays + Mondays the crew will not be working, but we will not know this until the week of). During Summer 2019, the Park will be chip-sealing the road with a bike-friendly product that has an 8-hour curing period – so, unlike 2018, this will limit access to bike the road significantly during the weekdays. It’s best to plan your GTTSR bike ride over the weekends and stay open-minded to alternative rides (see above for alternatives).

Transportation/Bike Shuttle?

Don’t want to bike from Apgar? You’re welcome to rent a bike rack from us and drive to your chosen starting point. On Saturdays and Sundays, the Glacier Conservancy offers a bike shuttle from the Apgar Visitors’ Center (only a 5-minute ride from our shop) to Lake McDonald Lodge or Avalanche Lake.

How To Dress?

Weather can change rapidly in the mountains, so make sure to be prepared. It’s common to start the day in shorts but need to add layers as the weather and elevation changes throughout the ride. It’s smart to bring synthetics (avoid cotton!), rain jacket and pants, as well as plenty of food/snacks and water. For the ride down, pack a warm fleece or puffy layer, and bring along gloves and a hat. With a little moisture, traveling high-speeds downhill can prompt hypothermia if not properly prepared for ever-changing conditions.