No one chooses to live in Montana because they enjoy being surrounded by crowds and chaos – we love peace and quiet here. Still, even those who live in Montana’s smallest towns sometimes need the solitude of a good old-fashioned lengthy drive in the country. And if you’ve ever driven down The Skalkaho Highway, you know that’s usually exactly what it’s good for.

The Skalkaho Highway is a 54 mile stretch that runs between the Bitterroot Valley and the Philipsburg Valley.
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The drive follows Montana Highway 38 for its entire length and climbs up Skalkaho Pass, which has an elevation of 7,258 feet.
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Much of this primitive road is unpaved.
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This drive takes you down some of Montana's least traveled stretch of highway.

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This 23,000-acre area is forested with wildflowers amid beautiful lush meadows.
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It's a remote drive, but it's never a dull one.
Always call 511 and check road conditions before you take Highway 38.
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Checking for road closures on an isolated highway like this is essential. It's closed during winters and particularly bad spring storms.
From Hamilton to Philipsburg, you'll have plenty of time to be alone with your thoughts.
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You're more likely to see wildlife here than other people.

Is the Skalkaho Highway a little intimidating or too far away? Check out our list of 11 country drives you can take instead.

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