mountainbike canyon yellowstone Yellowstone to Glacier National Parks Tour

mountainbike canyon yellowstone Yellowstone to Glacier National Parks TourOverview Itinerary Details Included Excluded Airports August 17 24, 2026 Spend 9 glorious days cycling nearly flat rails to trails in the Rocky Mountain Northwest in This is a true adventure across the American West, where rugged mountain terrain, stunning wildlife, and iconic scenic byways will challenge and reward cyclists. Beginning with a shuttle to West Yellowstone, you'll head into Yellowstone National Park, crossing the Continental Divide,

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• August 17-24, 2026
  

  Spend 9 glorious days cycling nearly flat rails-to trails in the Rocky Mountain Northwest in This is a true adventure across the American West, where rugged mountain terrain, stunning wildlife, and iconic scenic byways will challenge and reward cyclists. Beginning with a shuttle to West Yellowstone, you'll head into Yellowstone National Park, crossing the Continental Divide, encountering wildlife, and exploring geothermal marvels. The highlight of the journey is tackling the legendary Beartooth Highway, one of the highest and most scenic paved roads in North America. Your tour culminates in Glacier National Park, with its iconic mountain passes and dramatic views, including Going-to-the-Sun-Road.

  Highlights: 

  • Beartooth Highway: Ride one of America’s most stunning and challenging routes. Famous for its high elevation (10,947 feet at Beartooth Pass) and breathtaking alpine vistas.

  • Yellowstone: Cycle through geothermal wonders, explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and encounter bison, wolves, and elk.

  • Glacier National Park: Ride over the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road, with views of towering peaks, glaciers, and pristine lakes.

  • Crazy Mountains & Kings Hill Scenic Byway: Ride through rugged mountain ranges with unique historical and cultural significance.

  • Hot Springs: Relax and rejuvenate in the White Sulphur Springs hot pools after a challenging ride.

  • Wildlife Encounters: Keep your eyes peeled for bison, grizzly bears, wolves, elk, and more.

   

• Day 1: Arrival in Bozeman, MT transfer to West Yellowstone

  Miles: 15-20 miles
  Terrain: Paved rail trail · Van transfer: 2 hours

  Arrive at our airport hotel meetup in Belgrade, MT by 11AM, then shuttle to West Yellowstone, MT. Assemble bikes and enjoy a short, light ride to stretch the legs, followed by an orientation meeting, group eats and drinks to kick off the tour. Parking available at the airport hotel (small fee) if you are staying a night before the trip.

  Day 2: Yellowstone’s Wonders: West Yellowstone to Lake, WY

  Miles: 70 miles · Elevation: +3,910’ / -2,820'
  Terrain: Paved road

  Ride deep into Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include Old Faithful, vibrant hot springs, abundant wildlife, and crossing the Continental Divide—twice. Finish near Lake Yellowstone. All meals included.

  Day 3: Yellowstone Grand Canyon & Wildlife: Lake to Cooke City, MT

  Miles: 70 miles · Elevation: +4,481’ / -4,643'
  Terrain: Paved road

  Explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and ride through wildlife-rich valleys, including Devils Den. Expect to see herds of bison in the Lamar Valley and possibly wolves or bears en route to Cooke City. All meals included.

  Day 4: Beartooth Pass: Cooke City to Red Lodge, MT

  Miles: 64 miles · Elevation: +5,466’ / -7,483’
  Terrain: Paved road
  

  Conquer the legendary Beartooth Highway—a high-elevation road with jaw-dropping alpine views. Touted as “America’s most beautiful drive,” it’s even better on two wheels. All meals included.

  Day 5: Big Sky Country: Red Lodge to White Sulphur Springs

  Miles: 63 miles · Elevation: +2,916’ / -2,549’
  Terrain: Paved and gravel roads · Van transfer: 1 hour

  Shuttle to Melville, then cycle through the remote Crazy Mountains, steeped in Native legend. One legend for the name Crazy Mountains is that it is short for “Crazy Woman Mountains.” The Crow Indians supposedly named it for a woman who went insane and lived there after her family was killed by Blackfeet Indians. Enjoy a well-earned soak in the White Sulphur Springs hot pools. All meals included.

  Day 6: Kings Hill Scenic Byway: White Sulphur Springs to Monarch

  Miles: 58 miles · Elevation: +3,305’ / -2,301’
  Terrain: Gravel & paved road.
  Byway, ascending past forests and meadows to Showdown Ski Resort before a rewarding descent into Monarch in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Monarch is a small town nestled in the Little Belt Mountains, known for its rustic charm and scenic beauty. All meals included.

  Day 7: Cruise to the Missouri River: Monarch to Great Falls, MT

  Miles: 60 miles · Elevation: +1,978’ / -4,290’
  Terrain: Paved road · Van transfer: 30 minutes

  The route from Monarch to Great Falls, MT is a stunning ride through Montana's wide-open spaces, rolling hills, and along scenic byways. This stretch offers both challenging climbs and beautiful stretches of road with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. All meals included

  Day 8: Final Push North: Great Falls to East Glacier

  Miles: 58 miles · Elevation: +3,305’ / -2,301’
  Terrain: Paved Road · Van transfer: 30 minutes

  After a shuttle to Valier, MT be begin the riding for the day. Valier is a small town nestled in the heart of Pondera County in northern Montana, located near Lake Frances. It's a peaceful place to start your ride, offering a quiet beginning with views of the Rocky Mountain Front in the distance. The route is primarily rural and offers an authentic experience of Montana’s vast open spaces. All meals included

  Day 9: Going-to-the-Sun Road Finale: East Glacier to West Glacier

  Miles: 52 miles · Elevation: +3,382’ / -5,819’
  Terrain: Paved road · Van transfer: 1 hour

  Cap off the journey with a breathtaking ride over Looking Glass Pass and the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road, a bucket-list climb through Glacier National Park. End at Lake McDonald Lodge, then shuttle to Kalispell. A group celebratory dinner in beautiful Whitefish, MT. All meals included.

  Day 10: Departure Day: Kalispell, MT

  Miles: 0 miles

  Travel home from Kalispell, or transfer to Bozeman (fee), with memories (and photos) of an epic cycling adventure. Breakfast included.

   

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  Disclaimer: Our itinerary depends on securing commercial cycling permits in several National Parks, National Forests, Provincial Parks and other federal and state jurisdictions; many of which we have secured in the past. Our itinerary may change as a result.

• What to Expect:

  This is a fully supported tour with indoor hotel accommodations, meals in local establishments, on-route SAG, and luggage transportation. The weather will be warm and the scenery spectacular. We will traverse smooth pavement on 4 famous rails-to-trails as well as hard packed dirt ideal for cycling, with only minor gains in elevation. Daily mileages range from 58-70 miles. Bike rentals are available. Temperatures will range from the 50s at night to the mid to upper 80s during the day, with a high chance of clear sunny skies.

• What’s Included:

  • Welcome and orientation at host hotel in West Yellowstone, MT
  • 9 nights in hotels
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • All breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners except those on Day 1
  • Snacks and nonalcoholic beverages
  • All park and other entry fees
  • Full van and baggage support
  • 2 BIKEternity trip leaders
  • Daily route directions and maps, including RideWithGPS and GPX files for Garmin and wahoo devices

  Not Included

  • Breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners on Day 1
  • Insurance of any kind (recommend travel insurance)
  • Guide gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Bike Rentals are not included but will be available in Bozeman, MT

   

• Airport Information

  Start:Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) - FlyBozeman

  You should arrive in Bozeman, MT at our meetup hotel no later than NOON the day the tour begins. We have a 2 hour shuttle to West Yellowstone, MT.

  End:Glacier Park International Airport (FCA, GPI) - FlyGlacier

  You should book your flight no earlier than the day after the tour ends. There will be an airport shuttle at the final destination hotel

  Should you prefer to shuttle back to Bozeman at the end of the trip, there will be a shuttle for an additional fee

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