Download an offline audio guide and let Beartooth Highway come alive as you drive—stories, geology, and route directions that autoplay at each scenic turnout. Plan for high elevation, changing weather, and plenty of stops to soak in alpine lakes, viewpoints, and the jagged Bear’s Tooth.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You pull off at a high-mountain turnout, the car idling against thin air, and the voice in your phone begins to speak—maps stop being maps and become stories. The Beartooth Highway climbs from pines into an alpine world of wind-scoured rock, jagged teeth of granite at the skyline, and mirror-flat lakes that refuse to reflect anything but sky.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–12 hours (full route with stops)
Fitness Level
No special fitness required for the driving tour; short walks at viewpoints may require light mobility and balance at high elevation.
Wildlife
History
The road traces routes that were known to Indigenous Crow people; the scenic highway was developed in the early 20th century to open high‑country access and is now celebrated for its National Scenic Byway status.
Conservation
Alpine tundra is fragile—stay on roads and trails, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing wildlife to minimize impacts.
Reserve your spot on the Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour on Beartooth Highway today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you leave
Pre-download the tour in the GuideAlong app over Wi‑Fi so commentary and maps work without cell service.
Charge and share power
Bring a USB car charger and an aux/Bluetooth adapter so everyone can hear—one purchase covers the vehicle.
Prepare for altitude and weather
Temperatures and wind change rapidly above 9,000–11,000 ft—carry a windproof layer and plan short acclimatization breaks if you’re sensitive to altitude.
Watch fuel and vehicle limits
Services are sparse; fill up in Red Lodge or Cooke City and avoid oversized trailers on steep switchbacks.
Phone with GuideAlong app and downloaded tour
The audio guide runs offline and provides location‑triggered commentary and directions.
USB car charger and cable
Keeps devices powered for long drives and for offline GPS to function reliably.
Windproof jacket and layers
High summit conditions can be cold and windy even in summer; layers let you adjust at each stop.
summer
Sunglasses & sunscreen
High‑altitude sun exposure is stronger—protect eyes and skin during exposed stops.
summer