2022 Yellowstone to Glacier Parks Montana Tour

Day 1: Arrival/Orientation in West Yellowstone, Montana

Van transfer: 2 hours

We will gather together in the mid-afternoon to shuttle from Bozeman to our starting location in West Yellowstone, Montana, the west gate to Yellowstone National Park. Dinner will be followed by an orientation meeting before we tuck-in for the evening.

Day 2: Yellowstone National Park

Miles: 62 miles variable · Elevation:+1,262 / -1,262'
Terrain: Paved roads

Today is a free day of cycling on your own in Yellowstone National Park. Ride as much or as little as you like exploring the western edge of the park including the “Old Faithful” geyser. Lunch is on your own today but we will enjoy dinner as we review our day and prepare for our journey the coming days.

Day 3: West Yellowstone to Ennis

Miles: 73 miles · Elevation: +1,619’ / -3,324’
Terrain: Paved roads

We will spend the day riding downhill, giving up 1600 ft in elevation as we ride from West Yellowstone (6500 ft) to Ennis (4900 ft). Although generally downhill, we will climb up past Hebgen Lake to the infamous Earthquake Lake, formed in 1959 when a 7.5 earthquake blocked the Madison River to form the lake. We’ll cycle through the Gallatin National Forest before dropping into the Madison valley and will be awed by the mountain ranges on either side as we ride alongside the Madison River. We will finish the day in Ennis, MT well known as the heart of the world’s best fly-fishing country.

Day 4: Ennis to Whitehall

Miles: 71 miles · Elevation: +2,545’ / -3,127’
Terrain: Paved roads

We continue riding down the Madison valley today with the Madison mountain range to our east all day. We will climb up to a mountain pass at 5580' but in general will continue with an ever declining elevation profile. We will ride through the towns of historic Virgina City and Nevada City as we make our way north up the valey. Our day ends as we pedal into the town of Whitehall, Montana nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Montana.

Day 5: Whitehall to Phillipsburg

Miles: 87 miles · Elevation: +4,601’ / -3,738’
Terrain: Paved roads

Today is a BIG day for us! We will cross the majestic Continental Divide at Pipestone Pass (6382 ft) during the early morning as we make our way into the copper mining boon-town of Butte, Montana. After a winding jaunt along frontage roads we will find ourselves in Anacondia, Montana before we begin the long climb up to Georgetown Lake (6245 ft) in the Anaconda Range (Pintlars), a favorite recreation are for western Montanans. Our efforts will be reward with at 15 mile downhill cruise down the Flint Creek Valley to the quaint town of Phillipsburg, Montana with it’s classic candy store, cafes, and the Phillipsburg Brewery Company.

Day 6: Phillipsburg to Seeley Lake

Miles: 65 miles · Elevation: +2,240’ / -3,321’
Terrain: Paved roads
Van transfer: 45 minutes

You’ll encounter the last of the major climbs today as you ride through the town of Drummond, Montana and work your way past huge western ranches, meadows, small towns and perhaps a cattle drive on the way to the town of Ovando, a small western town redefining itself as the mountain bike destination off the Great Divide Mountain Bike route.

Day 7:Seeley Lake to Bigfork

Miles: 76 miles · Elevation: +2,149’ / -3,294’
Terrain: Paved roads

There will be lots of eye candy today as we ride into, and down, the Swan Valley with the incredible Mission Mountains on your left and the Bob Marshal Wilderness on your right the ENTIRE day. The valley contains the Seeley, Swan, and Holland lakes. The beautiful winding road has a new awe-inspiring view around every turn. You will not be able to wipe the grin off your face.

Day 8: Bigfork to Glacier National Park (GNP)

Miles: 60 miles · Elevation: +2,800’ / -2,589’
Terrain: Paved roads and paved bike path.

Over final day together will bring us to the entrance to perhaps the greatest national park in the lower 48: Glacier National Park. Riding rural Montana roads and a paved bike trail from Corum to the park, we will gather for a group photo at the Glacier National Park entrance and ride back to our overnight accommodations in Hungry Horse.

Day 9: GNP: Going-to-the-Sun Road

Miles: 61 miles · Elevation: +4,182’ / -4,182’
Terrain: Paved roads
Van transfer: 40 minutes

Our 9-day journey will end today, but not before climbing the iconic Going-to-the-Sun road up to Logan Pass. You will experience spectacular views, McDonald Falls, a possible bear siting, mountain goats, Bighorn Sheep and other fauna and flora as you make the climb in the early AM. After a break at the top of Logan Pass at 6,647' and an iconic photo, you will zoom back down the mountains passing the impressive glaciers, beautiful valleys, cascading waterfalls, towering mountains and colorful wildflowers that you might have missed on the ascent. You will no doubt have a huge smile as you return to Lake McDonald lodge and a celebratory meal together.

Day 10: BREAKFAST, CHECKOUT, DEPARTURE

Van transfer: 30 minutes

After breakfast, we will shuttle you to Glacier International Airport in Kalispell, Montana and bid you farewell after a great week of cycling and sightseeing in the spectacular Rocky Mountain Northwest.

Call 860-428-9301 to reserve this trip over the phone

Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM Mountain Standard Time