Glacier Multisport
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!
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.
PEACEFUL WOODED SETTINGS: Deluxe Camping
Apgar Campground (1 night): Situated near Lake McDonald and within easy walking distance of Apgar Village.
Johnson (1 night): Aspen trees encircle the meadow that we call home for one night.
Waterton Townsite Campground (2 nights): Set at the edge of Upper Waterton Lake amid a landscape of jagged peaks.
Glacier Meadow RV Park (1 night): A pleasant campground set amongst the meadows and mountains just south of Glacier National Park.
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
- Whitewater Rafting
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 | ||
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
2009 DATES
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.
Guest Trip Reviews
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.- San Francisco, CA
Having never been to the Glacier area prior to this trip, I had my fear of camping in "bear country" alleviated by the wonderful staff and equipment. We had tried to plan our own Glacier trip. It was overwhelming to us. Backroads offered us the "high points" (pardon the pun) and whetted our appetites for the region. What a wonderful worry-free camping vacation.
This was definitely one of my best vacations ever. As a single woman who loves the outdoors, I often have a hard time finding people to travel with, especially on an active trip like this. The solo trip was the PERFECT way for me to travel alone and do what I love to do while meeting some great people to share it all with!- Lexington, KY
We had a great time! Glacier and Waterton are truly wonderful parks. As we anticipated, camping was more fun than the casual inn trip, and rewarding in terms of getting to know the other participants and the leaders on the trip. Our group bonded readily and was quiet only during the last lunch, perhaps because we weren't ready for the trip to be over. The rhythm of activity - bicycling one day, hiking the next, finishing with river rafting worked particularly well. The campgrounds just got better and better, with the particularly spectacular and unique camping experience at the private Blackfeet campground. All together this was a memorable trip. Wabon, MA