A Traveler's Tale
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We rented Harley Davidsons in Billings, Montana, and drove the Beartooth Highway. The ride was very challenging and the views were spectacular....
Beartooth Highway
States: Montana and Wyoming
National Forest: Custer National Forest, Gallatin National Forest, Shoshone National Forest
Length: 68.7 mi / 110.6 km
Time to Allow: Two hours to drive or three hours to experience the entire byway
Providing visitors access to Yellowstone Park's northeast entrance, the Beartooth Highway makes its way across the rugged Beartooth Mountain Range in Montana and Wyoming. The road is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies and provides dramatic views, unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities, and unparalleled wildlife watching.
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Camp Under the Stars on the Beartooth Highway
Updated Apr 25, 2013
in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul Get away from the pressures of life and immerse yourself in nature with a camping trip on the Beartooth Highway.
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Skiing through the Wild on the Beartooth Highway
Updated Dec 9, 2011
in Experience Winter on America's Byways and Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing! Although much of the road is closed during the winter, the Beartooth Highway still ranks among the West’s best winter recreation hotspots. Between the spouting geysers of Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park and the high elevation elegance of Red Lodge, Montana, you’ll find a wealth of skiing opportunities to keep you and your family entertained this snowy season.
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1-Day Trip: Exploring "America's Most Beautiful Highway"
(Montana)Drive one of the nation's wildest byways through high-elevation zones, in alpine tundra, and past clear mountain lakes. Please be aware that the...
The following byways are part of the designated byway Beartooth Highway:
Notice
Travel between Cooke City and Red Lodge using Hwy 296 will be possible through early November. For more information about road closures due to weather conditions, visit the Montana Department of Transportation homepage.
Local Information
Montana
Cooke City Chamber of Commerce
406-838-2495
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Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce
888-281-0625
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Wyoming
Buffalo Bill's Yellowstone Country
800-393-2639
Cody Chamber of Commerce
307-587-2777
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Wyoming Travel & Tourism
800-225-5996
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- Beartooth All America Road:
- The official byway website includes maps, photos, and other visitor information.
- Cody Chamber of Commerce:
- The official information center for Cody, Wyoming and surrounding areas.
- Cooke City, Montana Chamber of Commerce:
- The official information center for Cooke City, Montana and surrounding areas.
- Custer National Forest:
- Visit the official site for the Custer National Forest.
- Gallatin National Forest:
- Visit the official website for the Gallatin National Forest.
- Park County Travel Council:
- Including an on-line travel planner for Buffalo Bill's Yellowstone Country.
- Red Lodge Chamber of Commerce:
- The official information center for Red Lodge, Montana and surrounding areas.
- Shoshone National Forest:
- Visit the official web site for Shoshone National Forest.
- Yellowstone Country, Montana:
- Providing detailed information about Montana's Yellowstone Country.
- Yellowstone Country, Montana:
- This virtual visitor guide will help plan a visit to Central Montana.
Print-n-Go
Visit the Print-n-Go page to view and print travel related facts about this byway for your reference as you drive Beartooth Highway.
Forest Message
Be weather wise. Many byways in National Forests can climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and pass through remote areas. While the scenery is spectacular, it is important when driving in these conditions to be prepared. Check weather forecasts before leaving home, and remember that it becomes cooler and often more prone to storms at higher elevations. Be prepared with jackets, water, and emergency kit in your car.
