Apgar to West Glacier bike path

Dogs on a leash all year

The only path in Glacier where dogs may walk, and only when it is free of snow. All Glacier trails and lake shores outside developed areas are closed to dogs.

Source: National Park Service, Glacier: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Glacier National Park: the rule in full

Pets are not allowed on trails, along lake shores outside developed areas, in the backcountry or in buildings. When it is free of snow, leashed dogs may use the bike path between Apgar and West Glacier. Roads closed to cars count as backcountry trails, so no dogs.