Discover Beartooth Highway’s breathtaking vistas and engaging stories with our self-guided audio tour. Explore at your own pace for an unforgettable adventure.
Discover Beartooth Highway’s breathtaking vistas and engaging stories with our self-guided audio tour. Explore at your own pace for an unforgettable adventure.
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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: The tour spans over 63 miles, featuring more than 44 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next…
- 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: The tour spans over 63 miles, featuring more than 44 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beartooth Highway - Soon, the Beartooth Highway will reveal some of the most untamed and picturesque landscapes in America. Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, maintaining safe road conditions in winter is impossible, so it typically opens from the Friday before Memorial Day through early October. Expect lingering snow in higher elevations until early to mid-July, with snowstorms possible at any time, even in summer.
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Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area - It’s worth stopping for the views of Twin Lakes, and if it’s early summer, watch dedicated skiers descend into the basin.
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Beartooth Highway - The Beartooth Highway traverses some of the wildest and most scenic landscapes in America. Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, maintaining safe road conditions in winter is impossible, so it typically opens from the Friday before Memorial Day through early October. Expect lingering snow in higher elevations until early to mid-July, with snowstorms possible at any time.
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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 manageable for most passenger cars.
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Beartooth Lake - The ascent to Beartooth Pass begins here, with many of the most breathtaking views still to come.
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Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area - It’s worth stopping for the views of Twin Lakes, and if it’s early summer, watch dedicated skiers descend into the basin.
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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.

- 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!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- 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
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on a self-guided tour along the breathtaking Beartooth Highway. This scenic route links Red Lodge, Montana, to Cooke City and the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone, ascending to an impressive 11,000 feet. Revel in the awe-inspiring views from the Top of the World and the remarkable formations of Pilot and Index Peak. Experience the tranquility of…
Embark on a self-guided tour along the breathtaking Beartooth Highway. This scenic route links Red Lodge, Montana, to Cooke City and the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone, ascending to an impressive 11,000 feet. Revel in the awe-inspiring views from the Top of the World and the remarkable formations of Pilot and Index Peak. Experience the tranquility of Island Lake and discover alpine plateaus and lakes. Open from Memorial Day until 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 or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Buy once and use it for a whole year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips within the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, make sure your device meets these requirements: iPhones running iOS 13 or newer, and Android devices with version 9 or newer. For iPads or tablets, only models with GPS and cellular connectivity are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.