Wyoming route stop · Beartooth Hwy
Beartooth Pass
the 10,947-ft summit, snow even in July
Featured driveBeartooth Highway
StateWyoming
Drive length~68 miles
Trip time1 day
Beartooth Pass is one of the places Roamward flags on the Beartooth Highway because it gives the drive its texture: the 10,947-ft summit, snow even in July. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Beartooth Hwy runs Red Lodge, MT → Cooke City, MT. “The most beautiful drive in America”.
Plan around it
Nearby route stops
- Rock Creek Vista — overlook above the dizzying switchbacks (Beartooth Hwy)
- Beartooth Plateau — a high tundra of alpine lakes and wildflowers (Beartooth Hwy)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Beartooth Hwy stops like this.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: