Listings of All Montana Scenic & Backcountry Drives

A forty-four mile scenic loop that begins and ends in the nice little town of Absarokee. The drive passes through the scenic valleys and foothills of the Beartooth Mountains.

A scenic 64-mile drive that is a scenic alternative to Interstate 90. The drive follows MT Highway 1 and provides wonderful views of the Anaconda Range, the Flint Range and Georgetown Lake.

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

A paved, forty-six mile drive between Columbus and Red Lodge. The drive follows the Stillwater River and passes through the open foothills of the Beartooth Mountains, providing excellent views.

A spectacular fifty-mile drive across the Beartooth Plateau in southern Montana and northern Wyoming. Superb views of the Beartooth Mountains and surrounding mountains in Wyoming.

A eight-two mile, paved drive through the beautiful Big Hole Valley and along the clear waters of the Big Hole River.

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 very remote fifty-five mile drive in Southwest Montana, along the Idaho border. Those seeking solitude will find it on this byway.

A short, scenic drive that follows the Blackfoot River. A must-do drive for anglers in search of quality trout fishing.

A forty-seven mile journey into the heart of the Absaroka Mountains, south of Big Timber. Route also passes by Natural Bridge National Monument and closely follows the scenic Boulder River.

A twenty-nine mile drive between Absarokee and Interstate 90. The drive crosses an empty grassland plain that provides nice views of the Beartooth & Crazy 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 beautiful, 53-mile excursion through the sprawling and empty Centennial Valley, along the Montana/Idaho border. Excellent views of the Centennial Mountains and Red Rock Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

A scenic and historic forty-six mile drive that follows the path of the Nez Perce as they fled the US Calvary. Located in Northwest Wyoming, the Byway provides excellent mountain and canyon views.

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 short, twenty-three mile drive that makes a scenic loop around Ennis Lake, near Ennis, Montana.

The finest scenic drive in Montana, the Going to the Sun Road cuts across the continental divide in Glacier National Park. A truly spectacular drive.

A spectacular 70-mile drive across a vast and beautiful plateau in the Gravelly Range, near Ennis. Route runs between Ennis and the Centennial Valley. One of the finest drives in Montana.

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

A paved, 67-mile drive that runs between Libby and Eureka. The drive passes through the scenic Tobacco Valley and closely follows the shoreline of Lake Koocanusa.

A 134-mile remote drive that follows the Middle Fork Clearwater River and Lochsa River in Idaho, and crosses Lolo pass. The route runs between Kooskia, Idaho and Lolo, Montana.

A short, eighteen-mile journey through the rolling foothills of the Beartooth Mountains. Super mountain views, just off the main highway.

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 beautiful, paved 22-mile drive that passes through the Mt. Haggin Wildlife Management Area. Superb views of the Anaconda Range. Route connects MT Highway 1 to the Big Hole River area along MT Highway 43.

A beautiful and unique 24-mile scenic drive through the open hills and mountains of the National Bison Range. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and great views of the Mission Mountains.

A fantastic 31-mile drive that runs between Choteau and the Sun River. The route provides superb views of the Rocky Mountain Front, and also provides access to scenic Pishkun Reservoir.

A paved 62-mile scenic loop south of Livingston through the beautiful Paradise Valley.

The Philipsburg Valley Scenic Loop is a forty-mile loop drive that passes in the shadow of the Sapphire, Anaconda and Flint Creek Mountain Ranges.

A forty-nine mile paved route through the heart of the Pioneer Mountains. Excellent views of the higher peaks of the Pioneer Mountains, plus the route provides easy access to the Coolidge Ghost Town.

A 42-mile, remote drive that closely follows the famed Rock Creek. The drive runs between the Philipsburg Valley and Clinton, Montana.

A scenic sixty-four mile drive along the Ruby River and through the Snowcrest Range. May be combined with the Gravelly Range Road Backcountry Drive to make a beautiful and remote loop.

A 12-mile drive between Island Park, Idaho, and the 9875-foot summit of Sawtell Peak. The views of Yellowstone Park, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming from the summit of Sawtell Peak are superb.

A forty-five miles paved and gravel drive that crosses Skalkaho Pass, one of the higher passes in Montana. The drive connects Hamilton to the Philipsburg Valley.

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 28-mile drive between Augusta and US Highway 200. The route follows Montana Highway 435 and provides excellent views of the southern Rocky Mountain Front, the Dearborn River and Bean Lake.

A 106-mile paved/gravel drive that follows the St. Joe River in Idaho. The route runs between St. Maries, Idaho and St. Regis, Montana.

A 46-mile drive that makes a scenic loop outside of Augusta. The road follows the Sun River and provides superb views of the Rocky Mountain Front.

A short drive that begins outside of Augusta and leads into the beautiful Sun River Wildlife Management Area, which provides superb views of the Rocky Mountain Front and Central Montana prairie.

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.

A remote 43-mile drive that runs between US Highway 2 and Thompson Falls, Montana. The drive closely follows the scenic Thompson River.

This twenty-four mile route provides excellent views of the Absaroka Mountains as it runs between Livingston and McLeod, Montana.

A 29-mile paved drive that runs between US Highway 2 and the tiny town of Yaak, Montana. The route closely follows the scenic Yaak River and provides access to Yaak Falls.