Approaching Beartooth Pass [10,947 ft (3,337 m) high] from the west along the Beartooth Highway, which crosses the Beartooth Mountains. The Beartooth Mountains
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Beartooth Highway

Scenic byway · Wyoming, Montana

Photo: Phil Armitage · Public domain · source

Beartooth Highway is a designated scenic route in Wyoming, Montana, about 69 km (43 mi) long.

Photo stops along the way

Beartooth PassMountain Pass
Beartooth Pass0.5 km away · Park County · 3,337 m
Waterfall
Beartooth Falls11 km away · Park County · 2,670 m
Clay Butte LookoutFire Lookout
Clay Butte Lookout13 km away · Park County
Waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls17 km away · Park County · 1,633 m
Waterfall
Sentinel Falls22 km away · Carbon County · 2,551 m
Waterfall
Calamity Falls22 km away · Carbon County · 2,503 m
Dead Indian PassMountain Pass
Dead Indian Pass26 km away · Park County · 2,400 m
Waterfall
Charlie Falls27 km away · Carbon County · 2,574 m
Waterfall
Impasse Falls27 km away · Carbon County · 2,746 m
Rock Formation
Hurricane Mesa30 km away · Park County
Granite PeakMountain Peak
Granite Peak35 km away · Park County · 3,891 m
National Forest
Beartooth National Forest35 km away · Carbon County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.