Moderate, dirt road.
Updated October 15, 2026. Conditions change: check nps.gov before you ride.
Important Note: you will need to pay the entrance fee into the park or use your park pass for entry.
Parking: Go into the West Glacier/Apgar entrance. At the stop sign turn left (the opposite way of Going To The Sun Road). Head up the road 2.3 miles and there is parking on the right side just past Fish Creek Campground turn-off.
Start The Ride: From the parking area, you will hop on your bike and head toward the Fish Creek campground. At the campground entrance, there is a circle, you will see the dirt road for Inside The North Fork Road.
You can make this ride as long as you would like. It travels through some of the park’s most pristine wilderness areas. The 28-mile gravel road is narrow and bumpy, but provides awesome scenery and great opportunities to see wildlife. This road was constructed in 1901 and is the oldest road in the park.
You can turn around anytime and make this ride the right distance for you. One place that can be a good turnaround spot is Logging Creek Campground. It is approximately 17.1 miles from the start of the road. You will have approximately 1,122 feet of elevation gained and 1,388 feet of elevation loss one way.
Very Important: There is a bicycle entry fee to enter the park. E-bikes are allowed on paved roads and unpaved roads. Even on an e-bike, you will need to be in moderate to good shape for this ride, as there is a lot of elevation gain and loss each way. Be aware that you will not have cell signal for this ride. Lastly, this is a bumpy road, so make sure you are ready for this type of adventure.
What to Bring: - Bear Spray (required to ride in Glacier)
- Breathable Layers
- First Aid Kit, Gloves
- Pack a lunch/snack
- Raincoat/Jacket
- Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Water Bottle
Bears: We require that every party carries a bear spray with them and have it in an accessible location.
When to Ride: Anytime of day.
What To Be Aware Of: You will be sharing the road with cars, bikers, hikers, animals and more so be aware of your surroundings.
This is a very special ride that we are allowed to do! Have a blast, treat others with respect, be good stewards of our lands and give space to any animals you see. Here is a link to Glacier National Park Bicycling Page: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm
