The Beartooth Highway Is 68 Miles Of White Knuckle Driving In Wyoming That's Not For The Faint Of Heart
Kim Magaraci
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Driving through Wyoming is always an adventure. Whether you’re battling high winds, snowdrifts, or just taking in the incredible views, every time you hit the road, you could encounter something completely different. One of the Cowboy State’s most famous highways is also one of its scariest – many consider the Beartooth Highway to be the most dangerous road in Wyoming.
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Because of the highway’s elevation, summertime snow squalls aren’t uncommon. Be sure to check the status of the highway to see if it’s open before heading out on this hair-raising drive.
Do you love twisting, turning byways and highways? After you’ve completed the Beartooth Highway (or perhaps before, while you’re waiting for it to open), travel The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway. Unlike the Beartooth, it’s open year-round and maintained. In storms, it may close, but it does get cleared as soon as it is safe to do so.
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What are the most dangerous places in Wyoming?
Wyoming, in general, is a safe state. The crime rate is low and most of us don't even lock our doors. However, there are hazards in Wyoming that a lot of out-of-staters may overlook. Because our state is so rural and wild, we do have to keep our wits about us when it comes to wildlife. Grizzly country in Wyoming includes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Tetons, and the Wind River Range. These large predators typically leave people alone, but they do raise the risk for outdoor enthusiasts. Other outdoor hazards include avalanches in the backcountry each winter, falls, sprains, and breaks on our tricky mountain trails, and of course, wild Wyoming weather like lightning storms and blizzards.
Which scenic drives in Wyoming are bucket list worthy?
With so much open space, Wyoming has some of the best windshield views in the nation. Whether you're traveling the winding Beartooth Highway or heading up the steep and twisting Chief Joseph Highway, our high mountain passes can take your breath away. For quieter and less nerve-wracking drives, the Pilot Butte Scenic Horse Loop, the Snowy Mountain Scenic Byway, and the drive through the Crazy Woman Canyon can't be topped.