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Ride nearly 11,000 feet above sea level on the iconic Beartooth Highway with Yellowstone Adventure Moto. This six-hour ADV loop blends sharp switchbacks, panoramic views, and light off-road sections for a uniquely thrilling mountain motorcycle experience.
Ride nearly 11,000 feet above sea level on the iconic Beartooth Highway with Yellowstone Adventure Moto. This six-hour ADV loop blends sharp switchbacks, panoramic views, and light off-road sections for a uniquely thrilling mountain motorcycle experience.
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Operated by Yellowstone Adventure Moto · Cody, Wyoming
Carving through the alpine edge of Montana and Wyoming, the Beartooth Highway rises to nearly 11,000 feet, offering one of America’s most exhilarating motorcycle journeys. Yellowstone Adventure Moto invites riders to tackle this legendary route on a thrilling six-hour loop featuring the iconic high-altitude switchbacks, expansive mountain vistas, and a blend of pavement and mild off-road terrain. Starting from Cody, Wyoming, this ride navigates winding elevation changes that challenge your focus and reward your senses with sweeping views of rugged peaks and expansive valleys.
The journey descends to Red Lodge, Montana, a mountain town with an inviting charm where riders pause for a well-earned lunch. This stop complements the ride's physical demands and ambience—Red Lodge’s rustic streets offer a perfect breather and a chance to refuel before continuing. On the return trip, mild gravel and dirt roads introduce a backcountry element that elevates the adventure beyond typical highway cruising.
Yellowstone Adventure Moto specializes in adventure motorcycle rentals and guided rides, outfitting riders with Kawasaki KLR 650 motorcycles configured for this terrain, complete with crash bars, handguards, and panniers. Their careful attention to bike setup, combined with optional protective gear rentals, ensures riders are equipped for both safety and comfort.
What sets this trip apart is its seamless blend of demanding twisties, breathtaking altitude, and the chance to ride in one of the West’s most scenic corridors. This is not just a ride; it’s a dynamic encounter with some of the region’s most distinctive landscapes—granite peaks sculpted by glaciers, resilient alpine flora, and the quiet presence of wildlife like mountain goats and eagles. Yellowstone Adventure Moto’s Beartooth loop offers riders a fully immersive and expertly supported experience, making it a standout choice for thrill seekers aiming to engage with the vast mountain wilderness on two wheels.
challenging.
6 hours.
Participants should have moderate physical fitness to handle six hours of focused riding with occasional off-road sections.
While the ride includes mild off-road sections, no advanced off-road skills are required—basic handling on gravel is sufficient.
The rental includes a Kawasaki KLR 650 with protective gear such as crash bars, handguards, panniers, fuel, and a packed lunch.
Yes, riders are encouraged to bring their own helmets, boots, and protective clothing; gear rentals are available for an additional fee.
All riders must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid motorcycle endorsement.
Rentals are offered for up to two riders per bike, but guided group rides can accommodate larger groups based on availability.
Yes, mountain weather can shift rapidly; riders should come prepared for variable conditions and consult weather forecasts before departing.
The Beartooth Highway, completed in 1936, is one of the highest paved roads in the continental U.S., built to link remote mountain communities with the broader region.
Yellowstone Adventure Moto promotes responsible riding practices, emphasizing minimal environmental impact and adherence to Leave No Trace principles to protect this fragile alpine ecosystem.
Yellowstone Adventure Moto is a Cody, Wyoming-based motorcycle tour and rental company specializing in day rides through Yellowstone National Park and the Beartooth Highway. The company offers curated 6-hour motorcycle loops that depart from Cody, WY, delivering scenic vistas, wildlife observation opportunities, and routes that highlight Wild West history. The Yellowstone National Park Loop moves riders through rugged mountain passes and sweeping valleys inside Yellowstone, while the Beartooth Highway Loop climbs toward nearly 11,000 feet with hairpin switchbacks and panoramic views. Select experiences include ADV bike rental options so riders can access both paved sections and mild off-road terrain during the Beartooth Highway and Yellowstone loops. Trips list a planned lunch stop in Red Lodge, MT on the Beartooth Highway Loop. All advertised experiences are day rides of approximately six hours and start in Cody, Wyoming. Yellowstone Adventure Moto is featured on The Adventure Collective, where the business's offerings are presented to travelers seeking motorcycle excursions in the Yellowstone region. Riders can choose self-contained loop rides that emphasize scenery and riding variety, including elevation change, high mountain passes, and valley stretches. The operator’s published trip summaries note wildlife encounters and historic landmarks as part of the route experience. For those seeking to ride without their own motorcycle, the combined loop plus ADV bike rental options provide a way to experience Yellowstone and the Beartooth Highway from Cody without prior vehicle transport. Reservations and exact availability are provided through Yellowstone Adventure Moto and The Adventure Collective listings or third-party platforms.
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