Montana

Big Sheep Creek Back Country Byway

Roundabout — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:41:48 -0700

Big Sheep Creek is in southwest Montana about 25 miles south of Dillon. It begins in Dell on I-15 and ends at the junction with MT 324, east of Grant. The 50-mile route follows Big Sheep Creek and Medicine Lodge Roads. The roads are primarily two-lane gravel roads; a short stretch is a narrow, dirt road. Two-wheel drive vehicles can safely drive the byway. Motorhomes and vehicles pulling trailers should not attempt to complete the byway. Big Sheep Creek Back Country Byway is usually open May through early October.

Garnet Range Back Country Byway

Roundabout — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:29:43 -0700

Garnet Range is approximately 30 miles east of Missoula in western Montana. It begins south of Greenough on MT 200 and travels east to the area of Reynolds City ghost town. The byway is 12 miles long and follows Garnet Range Road, which is accessible by car in good weather from May through October. From January through April, the route is marked and groomed as a National Winter Recreation Trail for snowmobile use and cross-country skiing.

Kings Hill Scenic Byway

Roundabout — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:28:49 -0700

Kings Hill is in central Montana about 25 miles southeast of Great Falls. It follows US 89 for 70 miles between Armington and White Sulphur Springs. US 89 is a two-lane paved road suitable for all types of vehicles and generally remains open year-round. Driving the byway in winter requires extra caution.

Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway

Roundabout — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:27:56 -0700

Lake Koocanusa scenic byway is located in northwestern Montana, northeast of Libby. The byway forms a loop drive around Lake Koocanusa between Libby and Eureka. It is 88 miles long and follows MT 37 and FSR 228, which are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. Temporary closure is possible during winter, otherwise the byway remains open year-round.

Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway

Roundabout — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:26:48 -0700

Located in north-central Montana, Missouri Breaks lies about 40 miles north of Lewiston. Eastern access is in the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge at US 191. It forms a loop drive back to US 191 with four side trips to scenic overlooks along the Missouri River. The 73-mile route follows Lower Two Calf and Knox Ridge Roads, which are mostly two-lane gravel and dirt roads that can be negotiated by passenger cars in dry weather. Large RVs and vehicles pulling trailers should not attempt the Two Calf Creek Crossing nor the side roads off Lower Two Calf Road. Missouri Breaks is generally passable May through October.