Beartooth Highway: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
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Red Lodge
Embark on a self-guided audio driving tour of the breathtaking Beartooth Highway. Discover hidden gems, stunning viewpoints, and fascinating stories along the way. No cell service or WiFi needed!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Beartooth Highway - As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule.

Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries.

Some of the many highlights are listed below;

  • Bears Tooth - No surprise that this jagged, tooth-like rock has provided this amazing drive with its name, and the whole mountain range in fact. It is a translation from that same descriptive name given by the Crow People.

Sitting at 11,915 feet we’ll enjoy excellent views across to it as we drive between the West Summit Overlook and the top of some pretty impressive switchbacks.

There isn’t a good sign, so we’ll be sure to let you know the best place to see the Bear’s Tooth.

  • Clay Butte Fire Lookout Tower - The Clay Butte Lookout is home to a now disused fire tower, so you know it is going to have some of the very best expansive views. It requires driving 3 miles on an unpaved, but well-maintained spur road to access and is suitable for most regular passenger vehicles.

A small visitor center operated by volunteers is found at the site in July and August.

  • Island Lake - This beautiful alpine lake is the location and setting off point for a host of activities including the most sought after campground on the drive. If we only stop for one lake on our drive - this should be the one.

Hiking trails at the lake allow you to go as far as you feel energetic for and you’ll enjoy pristine views. We recommend the Beartooth High Lakes Trail which follows the western shore of the lake. More committed backcountry folk set out from this location too.

Boating and fishing are permitted on the lake and the Top of the World Resort has canoes and other gear available for rent.

  • Rock Creek Vista - On a drive with excellent views around every corner, the Vista Point Observation Site is notable place to stop.

A short trail leads to a platform overlooking Rock Creek Valley with its U-shaped canyon carved by ice that was once a half mile thick. This is a stop not to be skipped.

  • Beartooth Pass - Every mountain drive has a highest point, and the Beartooth’s is at the West Summit Overlook, topping out at 10,947 feet.

A short, unpaved road takes just that little bit higher to make sure we squeeze out the best view possible. Even in the summer, weather and wind can be pretty fierce - but it can also be lovely and warm and still too. Just be prepared for anything!

What's Included
  • Toll free support via phone, chat, and email
  • Offline functionality with pre-downloadable tours
  • Autoplaying location-based narratives, tips, and directions
  • No expiry date or limitations on tour use with one-time purchase
  • 90-point GyPSy Guide Audio Tour provides immersive experiences
  • Integrated in-app Trip Planner
  • Flexible itineraries: follow suggested routes or customize your own
What's Not Included
  • National Park Passes
  • Entrance Fees
  • Reservations
Additional Information

Acquire the self-directed audio app tour for an enriched experience during your Beartooth Highway journey. Listen to captivating untold narratives, local advice, and navigational instructions that automatically play depending on your location.

You’ll be directed towards all well-known milestones of this picturesque highway along with hidden treasures like the uncharted yet iconic angular rock called Bear’s Tooth, the drive’s most stunning alpine lake, and the awe-inspiring viewpoint from the topmost point at 10,947 feet.

Relish the liberty to traverse offline at your personal speed, allocating more time at locations that pique your interest, and skipping any that don’t.

Narratives, advice, and navigational instructions automatically play according to your location
Travel at a pace comfortable to you
Tour offline using GPS, without the need for mobile service or WiFi
Recommended routes for half-day, full-day or several day use
Access without time limitations or expiration, includes free upgrades
Experience the convenience of having a personal tour guide accompanying you

Obtain one tour for every vehicle.

Location
Beartooth Highway
Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Red Lodge or Cooke City) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jun 20, 2024
Beautiful drive! - The narrator did an excellent job of explaining the history and pointing out viewpoints and sites as we approached them. Well worth the fee.
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Wanderer468488
Jun 9, 2024
Must Have Guide! Took Us to the Best Spots! - What a fabulous guide to this incredible scenic drive! We would have missed so many things without this guide. The GPS pacing is perfect and reversible if you have to backtrack. The content is truly interesting and funny, our whole family loved it. I can’t believe how much we saw in a days drive, and this was just a few days after the pass opened for the season! Bring a picnic eat at the picnic areas at Lily Lake. Definitely looking at the other tours!
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Jimichongajc
Sep 4, 2023
The ideal companion audio experience to enhance your Beartooth trip! - Without this terrific and folksy audio guided tour, we would have missed many of the important stops and background stories related to the Beartooth Highway experience. This was an invaluable contribution to the glorious scenic byway and greatly enhanced the visitor experience. Super value for all travelers - highest possible recommendation!!
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Teesha
Jul 28, 2023
Amazing day with spectacular views! - We were visiting the area for a concert and only had a few days . This trip gave us an AWESOME day with amazing views . Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting !
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Dawnmccubbin1
Jul 23, 2023
Great app to get!! - Guide Along App is amazing! We used for Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Great detail of history, details of places to stop and truly follows you/goes along with you as you go through the park. Will definitely use again on our adventures!!
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Gloriasw4981wc
Jun 26, 2023
Spectacular scenery, information and history well presented in an entertaining format. - History and geology and geography all well incorporated into the narrative. LOVE These tours! Used three different ones on our month-long trip out west. I can confidently say that anyone traveling will miss an abundance of knowledge and scenic stops and history without his ride-along information and humor!!!
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3shanal
Sep 13, 2022
Amazing experience! - This was an amazing trip! Pointed out many places to stop we may have missed without guidance. This was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen! This is a pretty scary drive if you are afraid of heights but it is so worth it for the view!
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