Chief Joseph Scenic Highway
Places to Visit
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Although scarred by the 1988 fires in Yellowstone, the Cathedral Cliffs rise majestically into
Marvel at the grandeur of the beautiful Cathedral Cliffs. You can also catch a glimpse of Table Mountain and Beartooth Butte.
Location: Northwest Wyoming
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The eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park, Cody was founded at the turn of the 20th Century by a group of businessmen, including Buffalo Bill Cody.
Location: Northwestern Wyoming.
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Crandall is home to guest ranches, small town cooking, and provides access to the great outdoors.
Location: Park County, Wyoming
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Dead Indian Summit Overlook (WY)
The overlook provides views of Dead Indian Summit, and the Absaroka Mountains and Sunlight Basin.
Location: West of WY-296, 10.5 miles from Two Dot Flats.
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Nez Perce National Historic Trail (WY)
The Nez Perce (nay' - pur say') National Historic Trail is a historical feature rather than a common destination trail. It can be used and experienced for its spiritual value.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is one component of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail.
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North Absaroka Wilderness Area (WY)
The true character of the North Absaroka may best be described as a vast area of relatively inaccessible terrain, the nature of which may have been experienced by the early mountain men and explorers of the western frontier.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The North Absaroka Wilderness is an integral part of the Greater Yellowstone Area and is situated along the northeastern boundary of Yellowstone National Park, just north of the North Fork Shoshone River.
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Shoshone National Forest's 2,466,586 acres sprawl along Yellowstone National Park's eastern border and down into the Wind River Range.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway travels through the Shoshone National Forest.
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Sunlight Creek Bridge is the highest in Wyoming. Spanning across sheer cliffs, this award winning bridge is worth a visit. From the bridge, you can catch a glimpse of Sunlight Gorge.
Location: About 20 miles southeast of Crandall on WY-296
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Two Dot Flats is much more than your average cattle ranch. Elk, mule deer, various types of birds, and large predators including bears, wolves, and mountain lions also call Two Dot home.
Location: 19 N Crandall Rd, Cody, WY
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The Wild and Scenic Clarks Fork (WY)
Venture east out of Yellowstone National Park, and you will find the hidden gem of the Yellowstone River, the Wild and Scenic Clarks Fork.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Designated a Wild & Scenic River for 20.5 miles outside Yellowstone National park in northwestern Wyoming.
