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  • $2,598 pp dbl. occ.
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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Whitefish, Montana

Special Interest

Boat, Canoe, Geological Wonders, Golf, Horseback Ride, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Raft

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Glacier Montana Multisport

Glacier Multisport

Biking, Hiking & Rafting in Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks

For nature-lovers, this multisport adventure in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks is a dream come true. Beneath the gaze of jagged peaks, you'll pedal mountain roads past waterfalls and crystalline lakes, and hike through meadows strewn with wildflowers, perhaps spotting black bears munching huckleberries in the afternoon sun. When you’re ready to cool off, there's ample time for water play - be it swimming, canoeing or rafting. Mountain goats, bighorn sheep and bald eagles are your frequent companions during this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Day 1 lake mcdonald

Meet in Whitefish Ride to Lake McDonald Lodge, stopping to take in stunning views of Lake McDonald and the surrounding valley from McGee Meadow Overlook.

Day 2 many glacier valley

Travel along the celebrated Going-to-the-Sun Road Plunging waterfalls, vast virgin forests, towering peaks and glacier-carved valleys meet you at every turn Hike to the floor of the St. Mary River Valley and admire the vivid turquoise color of glacier-fed St. Mary Lake.

Days 3-4 waterton lakes

Pedal northward over hills and ranch land interspersed with stands of aspen to Canada’s stunning Waterton Lakes National Park Activity options abound: Take a boat cruise on Waterton Lake, browse the shops of Waterton Townsite, explore the trails on foot or horseback, or just relax at the hotel.

Days 5-6 east glacier

Bike through the sweeping prairies and plains of Glacier’s eastern border and into the heart of Two Medicine Valley, where you’re greeted by mountain vistas of uniquely named peaks such as Rising Wolf and Almost-a-Dog  Perhaps you’ll opt for a swim in the brisk waters of Two Medicine Lake A fun-filled morning of rafting awaits on the Flathead River Expert river-rafting guides accompany us to provide a unique perspective on the flora and fauna along the way Enjoy a farewell picnic lunch.

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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RUSTIC COMFORTS: Casual Inns

Lake McDonald Lodge

Lake McDonald (1 night): Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a massive stone fireplace in the lobby and a terrace overlooking the lake.

Many Glacier Hotel

Many Glacier Valley (1 night): Completed in 1915, this Swiss-style chalet sits on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake.

Prince of Wales Hotel

Waterton Lakes (2 nights): One of the most photographed hotels in North America, a historic green-gabled beauty in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Glacier Park Lodge

East Glacier (1 night): An impressive timbered abode nestled at the foot of Squaw Peak Mountain.

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Prince of Wales Hotel

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 3  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 14, 34 miles
  • 750 - 1300 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 5.9, 7.1 miles
  • 500 - 700 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 21, 33, 50 miles
  • 900 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Optional Activities
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 26, 46 miles
  • 1000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • 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