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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included.

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Meet / Depart

Whitefish, Montana

Special Interest

Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Raft

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Glacier Montana Multisport Vacations

Glacier Multisport

Bike, Walk and Raft in Glacier and Waterton National Parks

Set in far northern Montana, Glacier National Park boasts a backdrop of unparalleled natural beauty in which to adventure and explore. Its stunning landscape - jagged peaks and colorful wildflowers, rushing waterfalls and crystalline lakes - is matched only by its abundant wildlife; you’ll likely see mountain goats, bighorn sheep, bald eagles and perhaps even a moose. Crossing the Canadian border, you’ll discover Waterton Lakes National Park, a spellbinding tableau of saw-edged mountain ranges, broad lakes and rugged glacial valleys. Welcome to your Glacier adventure - prepare yourself for a Big Sky vacation you’ll never forget!

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Day 1 West Glacier

Meet in Whitefish After a brief orientation and bike fitting, head out on a warm-up ride into Glacier National Park Pedal to an overlook where stunning views of Lake McDonald and the surrounding valley await.

Day 2 St. Mary

A shuttle whisks us over the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass Embark on a hike through the surrounding area, with plunging waterfalls, enormous virgin forests, towering peaks and glacier - carved valleys as our backdrop.

Days 3-4 Upper Waterton Lake

Head north to the Canadian border through ranchland and past stands of aspen  Pedal a hilly route to an overlook with spectacular vistas of Chief Mountain Tackle a scenic 2-mile climb that ends at Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park Spend the day in Waterton Lakes National Park as you choose: hike, go horseback riding, fish or simply relax Hop aboard a boat shuttle to Goat Haunt, the northern gateway to Glacier National Park Hike to Rainbow Falls or Kootenai Lake, where moose are sometimes seen.

Days 5-6 East Glacier

Riding through Two Medicine Valley reveals mountain views of uniquely named peaks such as Lone Walker, Painted Tepee, Rising Wolf and Almost-a-Dog A picturesque ride over the Continental Divide is our prelude to a fun-filled afternoon of rafting down the Flathead River Expert river-rafting guides provide us with a unique perspective of the flora and fauna along the way.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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This was my second Backroads trip and though I was impressed with the number of other guests that had done 2-4 Backroads trips, I was reminded of how it is that your company develops such a loyal fan base. The trip was absolutely fantastic, as were the leaders and the camp assistant. And I appreciated the fact that we found "backroads" in an area with lots of visitors and tourists! I will look forward to another Backroads trip in the future.
Tracy Prall—San Francisco, CA

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PEACEFUL WOODED SETTINGS : Deluxe Camping

Apgar Campground

West Glacier (1 night): Situated near Lake McDonald and within easy walking distance of Apgar Village.

Johnson's Campground

St. Mary (1 night): Aspen trees encircle the meadow that we call home for one night.

Waterton Townsite Campground

Upper Waterton Lake (2 nights): Set at the edge of Upper Waterton Lake amid a landscape of jagged peaks.

Two Medicine Campground

East Glacier (1 night): A small campground on the shore of Two Medicine Lake that offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.

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Apgar Campground

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 11, 17 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 3  2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 5.9, 7.1 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 18, 29, 48 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Optional Activities
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 15, 35 miles
  • 500 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 13, 24, 35 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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  • Whitewater Rafting
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles