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Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
Cody, Wyoming
A quieter route between Cody and the Beartooth Highway, with a 1,200 ft gorge and red rock cliffs.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
Highway 296 climbs through the Absaroka range and passes a huge gorge. It follows the route taken by the Nez Perce in 1877. Moose, elk and grizzly bears all use the area.
Good to know
- Do the full loop with the Beartooth Highway
- Watch for wildlife on the road
- Fuel up in Cody first
- Open
- Late May to October
- Getting there
- Paved, winding
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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