20 miles round trip. Easy.
Updated October 15, 2026
You will love this ride from Hungry Horse to the entrance of GNP! This is a very scenic Montana ride on paved trails that takes you all the way to the west entrance of Glacier National Park. This ride is a blast and perfect for all fitness levels. The ride is 10 miles one way or 20 miles round trip.
Trail: This trail is a super fun multi-use that is open to walkers, runners, bikers, skaters, etc. It is a mix of paved trails, smooth gravel trails, and roads.
Getting There from Whitefish & Where to Park: Head East on HWY 40 towards Glacier for about 15 minutes, then turn off HWY 2 by South Fork Drive or Canyon Rd on the right side. There are lots of places to park in that area. Once you are parked, you will see the sidewalk or path, jump on your e-bikes, get on the path, and start an awesome ride into Glacier.
When to Ride: Great ride for any time of day or evening.
About the ride: The Gateway to Glacier Trail is a scenic Montana ride on paved trails and smooth gravel that takes you all the way to the west entrance of Glacier National Park. This ride is a blast and perfect for all fitness levels. The ride is 10 miles one way or 20 miles round trip.
Note: Once you are in West Glacier, there is another option to keep riding into the park as you can get into the park on the Apgar Bike Trail, bypassing the entrance station. Once in West Glacier, ride past Freitas Bar and across the bridge. Immediately after the bridge on the right-hand side is the beginning of the trail that you can take to Apgar Village. Important Notes For The Ride: The trail crosses HWY 2 from the south side to the north side just as you enter the town of Coram. This crossover takes place at HWY 2 and Seville Lane, where the trail ends on one side and begins on the other. Second, during your ride to Glacier, there are 2 deviations from the Gateway to Glacier Trail worth mentioning. Those come between mile markers 147 & 148 and the other between mile markers 151 & 152. In each case, the path ends right at old HWY 2 and you take a left onto HWY 2 and ride it for 0.7 miles until the road ends and the path picks back up. As you near Glacier National Park, the trail then turns into a sidewalk that curves into Glacier National Park and you will enter in West Glacier community. This is a wonderful place to stop, grab a bite to eat and drink, and use the restroom before heading back to Hungry Horse.
What to Bring: - Bear Spray
- Breathable Layers
- First Aid Kit
- Lunch/Snack
- Raincoat/Jacket
- Swimsuit (if you plan to take a dip in the lake!)
- Sunglasses
- Water & Water Bottle
Bears: Be bear-aware as you are riding in their habitat. We require that every party carry bear spray with them and have it in an accessible location during your ride.
More Info: Find more info on this ride here!