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
Color Key: top-5 ranked routes in the state
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Routes ranked below the top-5 are drawn in gray
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…
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…
Rolling hills, great twisties along the Gallatin river. Hwy 191 is bar none the best way into Yellowstone for motorcycles!
Two lane road winding thru beautiful hills and valleys of the eastern side of Glacier NP.
This route takes you past Riverfront park, over the Yellowstone River, through Blue Creek, and along the winding road toward Pryor. It then heads up toward Lockwood, by way of the old highway. Lots…
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…
This route cover farmland with mountain ranges on either side.
A beautiful canyon ride for 17 miles
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…
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…
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…
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…
you will be riding along the lake for over half of the trip and will have plenty of chances to see different birds and wildlife along the way. You will ride everything from flat to rolling hills and…
You will see beautiful Rivers, Mountains,Forest on this wonderful twisting lonely backroad nature tour!
Route follows the Jawbone Rail Road route of the Milwaukee RR. See the Charlie Bair Museum, Castle Town ghost town, Milwaukee RR power house and many views of the 3 mountain ranges all with in a few…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Lots of farm land and distant views of mountains and wildlife between Big Timber and Harlowtown. Plenty of mountains from White Sulphur Springs To Great Falls! There is a Milwaukee Road Railroad…
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.…
