Beartooth Highway, United States

Photography Tour in Beartooth Highway

The best photos of Beartooth Highway aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

Charles Kuralt called it 'the most beautiful drive in America' — 68 miles of alpine switchbacks climbing to 10,947 feet through Montana and Wyoming.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Beartooth Pass Summit (10,947 feet) — the highest point on the highway with a stone marker and views across the Beartooth Plateau's glacial lakes and permanent snowfields
•Rock Creek Vista Point — a cliffside overlook at 9,190 feet with views down the glacially carved Rock Creek Canyon and across to the Beartooth face

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Gardner Lake — a remote alpine lake at 9,780 feet accessed by a 1.5-mile scramble from a pullout near the summit, with brook trout and no crowds
•Top of the World Store — a tiny seasonal general store and gas station at 9,400 feet that claims to be the highest-elevation commercial establishment in Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best photo spots in Beartooth Highway?+

roamee's photography tour of Beartooth Highway takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

What are the most instagrammable places in Beartooth Highway?+

roamee curates a walking route through Beartooth Highway's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

Best sunset spots in Beartooth Highway?+

roamee's photography tour includes the best sunset viewpoints in Beartooth Highway — with golden hour timing tips and walking directions to reach each spot.

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