Central & Eastern Montana Scenic & Backcountry Drives

A remote 76-mile drive that connects Havre to Chinook, Montana. The route passes through the seldom visited Bears Paw Mountains.

A remote 77-mile drive between Lewistown and Judith Gap. The route follows the eastern and southern base of the scenic Big Snowy Mountains.

A short, thirty-one mile paved route through Bridger Canyon and along the eastern side of the scenic Bridger Range Mountains. The route runs between Bozeman and Wilsall.

A fantastic forty-mile drive along the eastern flank of the towering Crazy Mountains. Information and photos about a eleven-mile side trip is also provided.

A 24-mile drive that leads to the shore of the clear waters of Crystal Lake, a mountain lake in the Big Snowy Mountains outside of Lewistown.

A remote 60-mile drive through the Little Belt Mountains and along the South Fork Judith River.

A remote trip through the Missouri Breaks region of Central Montana. The Byway runs between Winifred, Montana, and Highway 191 at the Kipp Recreation Area. Four-wheel drive is needed to complete this trip!

A short, twenty-four mile drive that closely follow the Missouri River between Wolf Creek and Hardy. Not the most awe-inspiring views, but the trip provides nice views in a fun environment.

A remote, ninety-two mile drive between Ulm and White Sulphur Springs. The drive passes through the Smith River region of Montana, consisting of open meadows, expansive prairie and scattered forests, while the Little Belt Mountains provide a scenic backdrop.

A 66-mile remote, backcountry route that cuts through the heart of the Sweet Grass Hills in North-Central Montana. Excellent and expansive views of unspoiled grasslands.