Location: Between Eureka and Libby
Type: Road Ride
Rating: Experienced
Mileage: 80miles

This 80-mile loop ride is arguably one of the best road riding opportunities in the Big Sky state. When the government created Libby Dam in 1972, they flooded towns and the whole Kootenai River Valley. The monster of a lake created now extends 90 miles upstream with 48 miles in the U.S. and 42miles in Canada. Without knowing it, the Corps also created a road cyclist's dream.

It is difficult to find a level section on this ride...you'll continually find yourself going either up or down and around another bend as the road hugs high above the lake's shore. The hills and the distance earn this ride an Experienced rating.
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COLUMBIA FALLS OUT AND BACK
Location: Columbia falls
Type: Road Ride
Rating: Easy
Mileage: 23 miles

This 23-mile moderate road ride will take riders up and back on the North Fork Highway #486. The road parallels national forest lands to the west and the designated Wild and Scenic North Fork of The Flathead River to the east, which forms the boundary of Glacier National Park above it's confluence with the Middle Fork of The Flathead River.

The town of Columbia Falls sits along the Flathead River in the northeast corner of the Flathead Valley. It is the nearest large town to Glacier National Park. Logging, tourism, and an aluminum plant are the town's major industries.
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HORNET PEAK LOOP
Location: Near Whitefish
Type: Mountain Bike Ride
Rating: Experienced (sustained climbs)
Mileage: 22 mile loop

This outstanding loop traverses the Salish Range west of Whitefish. On certain portions of the route you'll whiz through impressive stands of tall timber reminiscent of Oregon and other places in the Pacific Northwest.

The ride begins and ends at Tally Lake, the deepest lake in Montana, with its Forest Service campground and great swimming opportunities. You can also use the campground as a base camp for further adventures, as there's a wealth of both mountain and road bike rides in the area.
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STAR MEADOW
Location: Near Whitefish, MT
Type: Road Bike Ride
Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 36 miles

This ride is a favorite among local road riders due to its lack of automobile traffic and because it offers some good "workout" hills. In fact, there are several climbs that will have your lungs heaving and legs burning.

A pleasing medley of rushing creeks, abundant wildlife and tidy ranches makes the miles go by quickly. Star Meadow Ranch, located 14 miles from Round Meadow, offers lodging, meals and outdoor activities, including mountain biking.

There are also great mountain-bike loops in Round Meadows, perfect for family rides. Simply follow the blazed cross-country ski trail signs.
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BIG MOUNTAIN COAST
Location: Big Mountain Ski Resort (above Whitefish)
Type: Mountain Bike Ride
Rating: Moderate (some technical sections)
Mileage: 8 miles

What could be better than riding a gondola/chairlift high into the Rockies, with terrific views of Glacier National Park, and then getting to ride downhill all the way back to your starting point? That s the experinece that’s waiting for you at The Big Mountain Ski Resort above Whitefish, Montana.

The Big Mountain features approximately 20 miles of marked trails; 70% of those trails are single-track, with the remainder being service roads for the ski area. The summit of the Big Mountain Ski Area is at about 7,000 feet; getting to the top the old-fashioned way would be quite a workout. Before starting your ride, do a thorough check of your dropouts and brakes, then enjoy the winding eight-mile descent!
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REID DIVIDE
Location: Near Whitefish
Type: Mountain Bike Ride
Rating: Experienced (sustained climbs)
Mileage: 22 mile loop

This outstanding loop traverses the Salish Range west of Whitefish. On certain portions of the route you'll whiz through impressive stands of tall timber reminiscent of Oregon and other places in the Pacific Northwest.

The ride begins and ends at Tally Lake, the deepest lake in Montana, with its Forest Service campground and great swimming opportunities. You can also use the campground as a base camp for further adventures, as there's a wealth of both mountain and road bike rides in the area.
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GOING TO THE SUN HIGHWAY
Location: Glacier National Park
Type: Road Bike Ride
Rating: Moderate to Advanced
Mileage: 56.5 miles

This is one of the most popular bicycle touring routes in the Northwest. The scenery is what the adjective “awesome” was originally meant to describe. This ride will take you over the famed Going-To-The-Sun Highway between Apgar on the western side of Glacier to Saint Mary on the eastern side of the Park. Along the way you ll see vestiges of was nearly a continuous ice cap covering this region up until approximately 10,000 years ago.

Be advised that traffic will be heavy along this route; this is a popular motorway as well as a popular cycling route. Avoid weekend riding if possible, and start your ride early in the day.

Please note the cycling restrictions on this ride. Certain sections of the route are closed to cycling for several hours each day.

From June 15 to Labor Day, the section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road from Apgar to Sprague Creek Campground is closed to bicycles between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
From Logan Creek to Logan Pass, east bound bicycling is prohibited between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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POLEBRIDGE TO KINTLA LAKE
Location: Northwest corner of Glacier National Park
Type: Mountain Bike Ride
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Mileage: 29 miles (14.5 one way)

This ride begins in Polebridge, a backwoods community that is an authentic throwback to an earlier day. Except for the first mile (and last mile, if you do it as an out-and-back), the outing takes place entirely within the northwesternmost reaches of Glacier National Park. Particularly early and late in the day, you’ll have outstanding opportunities to spot wildlife, including bears, so be bear aware and make plenty of noise.

Most of the ride takes place amid grassy meadows marking the floodplain of the North Fork of the Flathead River, but the last 2.5 miles penetrate thick forests of Douglas fir, hemlock and other coniferous species. The real visual payoff is at the turn-around point of Kintla Lake: the sparkling glacial lake, long and narrow, stratches some five miles eastward, lapping against the base of lofty mountains. You’ll also find a camp-ground on the lake shore, so hauling in camping gear and spending the night is a highly recommended option.
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WHITEFISH LAKE
Location: Whitefish
Type: Road Ride
Rating: Easy
Mileage: 22 miles

This is a favorite ride among local road bicyclists. This 22 mile out and back ride features plenty of rolling hills, passes by scenic creeks and ranches while giving outstanding views of Whitefish Lake.

Begin the ride in downtown Whitefish. Head north on Baker Street, go across the railroad viaduct bridge toward Big Mountain Ski Resort, the road becomes Wisconsin Avenue. Pass by the Big Mountain Road turn-off; the road becomes East Lakeshore Drive. There is generally light traffic on this road. Soon, the road begins to climb and you enter the heavily forested, rolling hills section of the ride. Rushing creeks tumbling down from the Whitefish Range and pass under the roadway in several locations while there are several fantastic views of Whitefish Lake. After passing by Upper Whitefish Road (gravel), the road becomes Delray Road. Stay on the road passing by several meadows and ranches, the road curves around the end of the lake. When the pavement runs out, simply turn around and head back to Whitefish re-tracing your route.

This is a fun route with the hills and views. Be careful around the tight curves and keep a close eye on the traffic, as the road is narrow along the lake.

You can add some serious climbing to this route by taking one of several spur roads. The climb up to Big Mountain Resort is a little over 5 miles and some 1800 feet gained in elevation. A little closer to town and heading east, look for Reservoir Road. It climbs for a little over 2 miles and around 800 feet gained.
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