Drive one of America’s highest paved routes with a GPS-timed audio guide that explains geology, mining history and roadside wildlife. Download once, play offline, and follow the Beartooth Highway at your own pace.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A ribbon of pavement climbs into thin air as the car rounds a hairpin and the valley drops away—wind whispers across talus fields and the highway dares you higher. On this self-guided audio tour, the Beartooth Highway becomes more than a road: it’s a narrated passage through alpine plateaus, glacial cirques and high lakes that sit above 9,000 feet.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required for driving, but short walks at pullouts may involve uneven ground and light elevation gain—expect thinner air at higher elevations.
Wildlife
History
Red Lodge and Cooke City grew during 19th-century mining booms; many roadside names and small towns reflect that coal-and-gold era.
Conservation
High alpine tundra is fragile—stay on paved areas and established pullouts, pack out all waste, and avoid approaching or feeding wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Beartooth Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the tour before you go
The Action Tour Guide file must be downloaded while you have Wi‑Fi or cellular service—once downloaded it works offline.
One purchase per car
Buy a single tour for your vehicle and share audio with passengers via car stereo or Bluetooth to save money.
Expect high-altitude weather swings
Temperatures can drop quickly above 9,000 ft—carry warm layers and a waterproof shell even in summer.
Refuel and pack snacks
Services are limited along the route—fill your tank in Red Lodge or Cooke City and bring water and snacks for 2–3 hours of driving plus stops.
Charged smartphone with the Action app
Required to play the downloaded audio tour and follow GPS‑timed narration.
Warm layers and waterproof shell
High elevations are cold and windy even in summer; pack insulating layers and rain protection.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Hydrate at altitude; potable water is not available at all pullouts.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
High-elevation sun is intense—protect skin and eyes during exposed stops.
summer