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Beartooth Highway, US 212
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Beartooth Highway, US 212

Alpine switchbacks above the treeline

Northern Rockies69 miles2.0 hours

About this drive

A dramatic high elevation run from Red Lodge toward Yellowstone with big sweepers, tight hairpins, and huge mountain views. The route climbs to Beartooth Pass at about 10,947 feet, and MDT notes high elevation weather can cause temporary closures.

Route

2 stops
  1. 1
    Start

    Red Lodge Visitor Center

    701 North Broadway Avenue, Red Lodge, Montana 59068, United States

  2. 2
    Destination

    Cooke City Visitor Center

    206 West Main Street, Cooke City, Montana 59020, United States