Motorcycle Roads in Montana
Big Sky Country is home to some of the country's best motorcycle roads. The state's scenery is divided between the mountains that dominate the west half of the state and the plains that predominate in the east. Glacier National park in northwest Montana (MT) and Yellowstone in southwest are considered by many to be two of the country's most splendid national parks. Roadside-amenities in the state can be sparse so make sure you have a plan for where to get gas, eat, and stay the night.
Best Rated Motorcycle Roads & Rides
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Color Key: top-5 ranked routes in the state
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This road will curl your hair. Lotsa UP and DOWN, little guardrails, awesome scenery. You couldn't build a better route than this one! Expect to see as many bikes on this road as cars! Everything…
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For mountain climbers, reaching Mt Everest is the ultimate claim to fame. It is in a remote area and very difficult to get to, its known for its cold and snow, and it provides some of the most…
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![St. Joe River Scenic Byway | Montana St. Joe River Scenic Byway | Montana](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image753.png)
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You will see beautiful Rivers, Mountains,Forest on this wonderful twisting lonely backroad nature tour!
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This route follows the Clearwater river and then the Lochsa River. It is one of the most beautiful rides I've been on. Lots of curves and tons of scenery as you wind along these rivers. This is a…
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This is one of the most scenic wild roads in the northwest. From Hwy 2 you'll head up the Yaak River Rd. passing the Yaak Falls on your right. This is heavily forested terrain with an abundance of…
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![The Idaho/Montana Scenic Triangle Loop | Montana The Idaho/Montana Scenic Triangle Loop | Montana](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_image34875.png)
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Scenery on this route is amazing from start to finish! Excellent views of Lake Coeur d Alene and depending on the time of year you may see nesting Bald Eagles. Up Hwy 3 there are many lakes where…
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![The Great Scenic Loop through Central Idaho & Western Montana | Montana The Great Scenic Loop through Central Idaho & Western Montana | Montana](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image754.png)
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This route takes you along the banks of the Salmon, Bitterroot, Lochsa, Clearwater, and Payette Rivers. You will see some of Idaho's most prized natural resources: dense forests, desolate deserts,…
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This is a great day loop or overnight. Roads are best from May 15 through September, if the weather holds out. You can call the Golden Nugget Tavern to find out what the roads are like in the Troy…
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There is gorgeous Mountain Vistas open farm land everything in-between. You will have the opportunity to see antelope and deer to elk and possibly a bear or wolf in the distance and with a good set…
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![Hwy 191 to the Yellowstone West Entrance | United States Hwy 191 to the Yellowstone West Entrance | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image2180.png)
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Rolling hills, great twisties along the Gallatin river. Hwy 191 is bar none the best way into Yellowstone for motorcycles!
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You will start out in a small western town and ride through the mountains on your way to the top of the Pass. When you enter the Big Hole Valley you will get to see a lot of wildlife along the way…
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![Missoula to Swan River Valley/Flathead Valley and Back | United States Missoula to Swan River Valley/Flathead Valley and Back | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image357.png)
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Scenery is excellent! On the first leg of the ride, you will be surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges with snow capped peaks on either side. Thick pine forests and mountain lakes are scattered…
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Great mountain scenery through Paradise Valley along Yellowstone River. You'll see Pronghorn sheep, eagles, mule deer, bears (maybe). This route runs thru Absaroka mountains. For some special scenery…
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On this route you'll start out in lower altitude prairie environment and then begin to enter vast foothills with sporadic trees. As you rise up into the higher mountain elevations, the forest will…
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![The Snake River to Super Volcano to Earthquake Lake to West Yellow Stone Run | Montana The Snake River to Super Volcano to Earthquake Lake to West Yellow Stone Run | Montana](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_image60451.png)
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This ride has something for everyone. As you ride north on US 20 you'll pass multiple farming towns and extensive agricultural and lava fields. On a clear day you'll be treated to distant views of…
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![Big Horn Canyon-Devil's Canyon Overlook & Barry's Landing | Wyoming Big Horn Canyon-Devil's Canyon Overlook & Barry's Landing | Wyoming](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_image60697.png)
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The scenery on this ride is spectacular. There are many geological formations along the way. Glimpses of the canyon riding up to the lookout dash in and out of sight. At the look out, look over the…
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This route is suggested as a continuation of the world famous - "Going to the Sun" road in Glacier National Park. As you leave, you'll have the mountains of Glacier to your right and the rolling…
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There is a little of everything on this ride. Between the flat land riding and going through the hills you will take in river riding and see lots of cliffs and mountain views along the way to see.…
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Start in rolling farm land with some small buttes from Wibaux to Baker. Baker to Ekalaka rolling hills, Ekalaka to Alzada start with pine trees and badlands views and breaks into rolling pastures…
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This ride is truly for the riders who like to get off of the beaten path. There is a combination of pavement and dirt all along the route keep this in mind. you will pass by the beautiful skalkaho…
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