Beartooth Highway
Sector: Road • Location: Red Lodge, Montana, United States
Source: AOL
Beartooth Highway is a 68-mile scenic road between Red Lodge, Montana, and Yellowstone’s northeast entrance. It climbs nearly 11,000 feet, passing through diverse landscapes including pine forests, waterfalls, rocky tundra, alpine lakes, and valleys. The highway is known for its sharp curves, steep grades, and dramatic switchbacks, offering breathtaking views and wildlife sightings. Construction b
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Road
- Location
- Red Lodge, Montana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Beartooth Highway is a 68-mile scenic road between Red Lodge, Montana, and Yellowstone’s northeast entrance. It climbs nearly 11,000 feet, passing through diverse landscapes including pine forests, waterfalls, rocky tundra, alpine lakes, and valleys. The highway is known for its sharp curves, steep grades, and dramatic switchbacks, offering breathtaking views and wildlife sightings. Construction began in the early 1930s, costing about $2.5 million during the Great Depression, highlighting its ambitious engineering history. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Montana |
City | Red Lodge |
Source
Source | AOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-14 |
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