Traveling through Wyoming is an adventure by itself! Whether you’re driving through the scenic Snowy Range or battling the winds along the Great Divide Basin, you never really know what you’re in store for. There are so many incredible highways in the Cowboy State that you’ve got to see to believe, and driving the Beartooth Highway through the Absaroka Mountains should be at the top of your bucket list.
Wyoming’s Beartooth Highway is best known for being a wild and winding road that brings travelers to the West Entrance of Yellowstone.
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Whether you’re heading toward, or away from the park, you’re in for an incredible adventure that shows off the best windshield views in the West.
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The Beartooth Highway winds its way up through the Absaroka Range, reaching an elevation of 10,947’ above sea level.
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Pilot Peak is a prominent landmark along the way. This mountain spire is one of the most recognizable summits in the Absaroka Mountains.
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Take your time traveling this scenic highway and keep an eye out for wildlife! There are dozens of photo opportunities on your path.
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You’ll likely see a few mountain goats hanging out near the highway and on the nearby mountainsides. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot gray wolves or grizzly bears along the way.
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Driving the Beartooth Highway through the Absaroka Mountains is one experience that every Wyomingite has to add to their bucket list. It will make you feel like you’re on top of the world.
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If you can’t get enough of the byway views, continue your drive by connecting the Beartooth Highway to Chief Joseph’s Scenic Byway.
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This winding road that takes you down into Cody has an impressive history that will be on display at the summit of Dead Indian Pass.
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Be sure to check the road’s current conditions online, here, before you embark on your drive. The Absaroka Mountains can harbor wild weather, and the road occasionally closes due to snow, fire, and rockfall.
Flickr / Stefan Serena / public domain [original image has been cropped]
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To learn more about the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway that forks off of the Beartooth Highway, read about This Scenic 46 Mile Drive That Just May Be The Most Underrated Adventure In Wyoming.
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