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Beartooth Highway

Montana / Wyoming

Scenic Road

Why ride here

High-alpine switchbacks, wide-open views, and an iconic pass make this one of the strongest full-day rides in the region.

Ride Fun9.0 / 10
Scenery10.0 / 10
Logistics6.0 / 10
Technical Difficulty3.0 / 10
Loaded Bike Difficulty4.0 / 10

Surface

Paved 87%Gravel 13%
Mudmoderate
Water crossingnone
Steep gradehigh
Loose surfacemoderate
Maintenancemaintained

Logistics

Fuel28 mi
CellularLimited on the pass
Parkingpaved
CampingPublic campgrounds in the wider corridor
Repair65 mi
Food / WaterServices at either end; limited on the pass

Season

Best monthsJun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Seasonal closureHigh-elevation seasonal access; verify official sources
Snow riskhigh
Heat risklow
Weather notesWeather can change quickly at elevation.

Recent rider intelligence

Demo observations are excluded from suitability evidence
Demo data — not live conditions. Verify before you ride.
DateRiderBikeLoadSurfaceObservation
2026-08-29Demo riderR 1300 GS Adventuretouring loadedmostly dryDry pavement with loose gravel in a few pull-offs. Demo observation only.