When Is The Beartooth Highway Open?

One thing that Montana doesn't lack is beauty.

All across Big Sky Country, you'll find stunning views of golden plains, rugged mountains, roaring rivers, and glacier lakes. They certainly don't call it The Last Best Place for nothing. And now that summer has unofficially begun, that means tourists and road trips all across the state.

When it comes to popular Montanan destinations, places like Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks top the lists, but Montana is also known for some of the most scenic roads in the country, and one of those roads recently opened up.

Montana's 6 Most Beautiful Places

Living in Big Sky Country has its perks. From breathtaking scenery to world-class skiing and fly fishing, Montana has a lot to offer. Not only are we home to hundreds of lakes and rivers, but we also claim two of the most famous National Parks in the country. Although it should be noted that we didn't include any spots in Yellowstone because it covers multiple states. So, which places in Montana are the most beautiful? Here's our Top 6.

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Legendary Montana road open for the season

Each year, hundreds of thousands of folks travel the Bearthooth Highway. This amazing stretch of road goes through Montana and Wyoming and is considered by many to have the most beautiful views in the world.

The highway, which is just under 70 miles, goes from Red Lodge to the northwest entrance of Yellowstone National Park and first opened back in 1936.

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Driving the Beartooth is a bucket-list item for many. Whether the dream is to do it in a vehicle or on a motorcycle, folks travel from all over the world to take the 70-mile journey. If you are planning on making the drive, here are some things you need to know:

The highway is typically open between 4 and 5 months a year (although June through August are considered the best months)
The Beartooth Pass is almost 11 thousand feet above sea level.
The best time of day to travel the highway is between 10 am and 5 pm.
There are limited resources (bathrooms) along the route, so plan accordingly.

It should be noticed that the area sees several feet of snowfall each year, and the weather can be unpredictable, so always have a backup plan.

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