Beartooth Highway (The Top of the World)
Praised by CBS correspondent Charles Kuralt as 'the most beautiful drive in America.' Rises out of Red Lodge via an endless zig-zag staircase of steep switchbacks onto an arctic alpine tundra plateau over 10,000 feet, kissing 10,947 feet at Beartooth Pass. Glacial lakes, sheer granite headwalls, lingering snowbanks in August, and Gateway to Yellowstone.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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How many curves and miles is Beartooth Highway (The Top of the World)? ▼
Beartooth Highway (The Top of the World) spans 68 miles and packs approximately 310 curves (4.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 5,568 ft - 10,947 ft (Beartooth Pass) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Red Lodge, MT (Latitude 45.1858, Longitude -109.2468) and finishes at Cooke City, MT (Latitude 45.0205, Longitude -109.9324).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.