Empire Builder Epic Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
Washington
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Advanced
D-Score™
D+ - Extreme

Overview

This Epic trip combines portions of three of our favorite tours – the American Alps, the Selkirk Loop and Glacier National Park – spinning through three states and returning to the start on a one-of-a-kind train ride. Conquer the Cascade, Selkirk and even the Rocky Mountain ranges as you take on this nearly 700-mile, 10-day extravaganza.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Ride to the "Gateway to the American Alps".

55 km 1461 m

D1

Ride to the "Gateway to the American Alps".

Day 2: Ride the "American Alps" through North Cascades National Park.

75 km 5420 m

D3

Ride the "American Alps" through North Cascades National Park.

Day 3: Ride through the oldest wildlife area in the state to the home of the Omak Stampede Rodeo.

65 km 3883 m

D2

Ride through the oldest wildlife area in the state to the home of the Omak Stampede Rodeo.

Day 4: Omak, Washington to Colville via historic Kettle Falls.

102 km 7078 m

D4

Omak, Washington to Colville via historic Kettle Falls.

Day 5: Ride from Colville to the shores of Lake Pend Oreille.

126 km 5364 m

D4

Ride from Colville to the shores of Lake Pend Oreille.

Day 6: Savor a rest day in a world-class recreation destination: Sandpoint, Idaho

Savor a rest day in a world-class recreation destination: Sandpoint, Idaho

Day 7: Cross the Idaho panhandle and visit magnificent Kootenai Falls.

97 km 3325 m

D3

Cross the Idaho panhandle and visit magnificent Kootenai Falls.

Day 8: Cycle to Eureka, Montana, then shuttle to the gateway to Glacier National Park.

76 km 5484 m

D3

Cycle to Eureka, Montana, then shuttle to the gateway to Glacier National Park.

Day 9: An epic finale on Going-to-the-Sun Road.

70 km 7176 m

D3

An epic finale on Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Day 10: Wake up on the train. Watch the scenery spin past as you head back to Seattle. We'll miss you!

Wake up on the train. Watch the scenery spin past as you head back to Seattle. We'll miss you!

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Washington

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