A Traveler's Experience
plntguyc on August 17, 2004 (traveled on August 16, 2004)Beartooth Highway (MT, WY)
We followed the AAA-recommended 'shortest route' to Minnesota through Yellowstone via Hwy 212. That was all we knew about it. As we climbed steadily higher we noticed tall sticks beside the road. Those were because of the snow depth in winter so they can find the road. Once at 'The Top of the World' resort we just kept going higher. "Oh, look at the snow!" Before long, we were at the snow and the kids all ran and played in it. We were all driving along, loving the alpine meadows, when my cousin looked out the car window. We were really "at the top" and she suddenly became terrified of the height. She remained afraid for the next two hours till we finally reached the bottom. I was laughing myself to tears. We drove down the mountain at about 15 miles per hour. It was worth the drive, but be careful if you are afraid of heights.
What Others Have Said
digdug on January 13, 2011 (traveled on August 26, 2010)Had a great ride except for the early snow this year. Each year I fly into Idaho Falls and rent a bike from the Harley dealer there, stay at a hotel almost in their parking lot, then...
wznoble on September 10, 2010 (traveled on August 7, 2010)My son and I exited the northeast entrance of Yellowstone on a ten day Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota adventure. We were disappointed to see that the famous Beartooth Highway was...
mssuzieq on August 27, 2009 (traveled on August 17, 2009)Approximately 10+ miles of this roadway is currently under construction. The last 5 miles up and then the first 5 miles down (the entire summit) is loosely packed gravel. You have a...
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