• Clarks Fork Picnic Area - A delightful picnic spot is just ahead, offering a close-up view of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River.

Note: This 63-mile-long tour highlights the essentials of the Beartooth Highway in 4-5 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Cooke City - The tour starts just outside the Yellowstone Trading Post, located at 207 Main St, Cooke City. To continue, proceed east on Beartooth Highway.

• The 45th Parallel - In about a minute, there is a pull-out with an interesting sign stating “You’re Standing on the 45th Parallel.” This latitude circle marks the midpoint between the Equator and the North Pole.

• Clarks Fork Trail - Let’s discuss the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River, whose Upper Fork runs parallel to much of the Beartooth Highway from Cooke City to its junction with the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway.

• Crazy Creek Falls - In a few minutes, a small parking area for Crazy Creek Falls will appear. It is directly across the highway from the Crazy Creek Campground but can be easily missed, so it will be pointed out when closer.

• Beartooth Highway - The Beartooth Highway traverses some of the most untamed and picturesque landscapes in America. Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, it is not feasible for road crews to keep the roads open in winter, so it typically opens each year from the Friday before Memorial Day through early October. Expect to see lingering snow in higher elevations until early to mid-July, and snowstorms can occur at any time, even in summer.

• Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area - It’s worth stopping for the views of Twin Lakes, and if it’s early summer, watch dedicated skiers descending into the basin.

• Beartooth Highway - The Beartooth Highway crosses some of the wildest and most scenic landscapes in America. Due to high snowfall and wild winds, it’s impossible for road crews to keep the roads safely open in winter, so it’s typically open each year from the Friday before Memorial Day through early October. Expect to see some new snow lingering in the higher elevations until early to mid-July, and snowstorms can happen at any time.

• Clay Butte Lookout - If time permits, a three-mile drive to the lookout tower is highly recommended. The road is unpaved with many turns, making it unsuitable for RVs or trailers, but it should be easily navigable for most passenger cars.

• Beartooth Lake - The climb up to Beartooth Pass begins here, with many of the most spectacular views still ahead.

• Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area - It’s worth stopping for the views of Twin Lakes, and if it’s early summer, watch dedicated skiers descending into the basin.

• Lake Creek Road - A beautiful waterfall is nearby, though unmarked and easy to miss. It will be pointed out when closer.

• Red Lodge - Like many small western mountain towns, Red Lodge was established around mining. James George, also known as Yankee Jim, discovered significant coal deposits while searching for gold in upper Rock Creek in 1866.

• Rock Creek Canyon - The descent to Red Lodge begins, and while the best views are behind, lovely canyon views still lie ahead. The route follows Rock Creek, which originates high in the Beartooths and flows over 55 miles to join the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River, just before it merges into the main Yellowstone River.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Discover the breathtaking Beartooth Highway with this self-guided tour. This spectacular route links Red Lodge, Montana, to Cooke City and the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone, reaching elevations of nearly 11,000 feet. Experience awe-inspiring views from the Top of the World and the impressive formations of Pilot and Index Peak. Relish the tranquility of Island Lake. Explore alpine plateaus and lakes. Open from Memorial Day to late September, this unforgettable journey showcases stunning landscapes and mountain passes.

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.