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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Made it a point to ride both Hwy 14 sections on my last cross country trip. It was worth every second. I try to explain to people back in the midwest what they are missing when they insist on stopping at Sturgis. They just don't get it. This rode is in my top 5 of all time rides (U.S.) I think I scared the old people on Hogs because I was having a spirited ride up and down the pass and loving every second of it. Happened to be a beautiful day as well. Sheridan was cold and gray, but 15 minutes later I was on the sunny roof of the Rockies. I will be back!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

If you're looking for a ride to add to your list of perfect 10 rides this is it. Rode it in July, 2009 and all I can say is WOW! I had rode the Beartooth Highway in previous years but the ride south to Cody and through the Bighorns was a first. The variety and quality of the scenery was stunning and the road was a blast to maneuver. I have a couple of tips for future riders. One, when you see the "Cattle at Large" signs on Highway 296 pay attention as I met some of the "critters" up close and personal on a curve - luckily I was paying attention. Second, be prepared for a variety of weather - very hot in the lower elevations to very cold at higher elevations.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Sorry, I forgot to mention Beartooth Hwy. We left The Big Horn mountains to Red Lodge, We stayed in a beautiful Hotel call the Pollard, then on to Beartooth. The road is also under construction towards the top, but the road up is not. Again be prepared for stops/delays. This road is busier then Big Horn as well so keep an eye on the traffic as well as the scenery. If you head on to Cooke City to Yellowstone, there is construction in Cooke City. Montana likes to take the whole road down to the dirt and gravel. Be prepared for delays in Cooke City. They kept the dust down but watering the dirt/road, so your bike will get dusty or dirty. The scenery over Beartooth and the ride through Yellowstone from the NE entrance will numb the pain of a dirty bike! 8^)

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Both the Big Horns and Chief Jo are spectacular rides! We've never strung them together as we typically spend a night in Cody when riding through N & NW Wyoming. Chief Jo is one of our favorites of all time due to its spectacular scenery. We like to ride it first thing in the morning when we're fresh and so is the day. We then continue on 212 through northern Yellowstone, and on into MT via 89. We always stop at Painters Outpost for a hearty breakfast (about 25 miles west of Chief Jo's hairpins but before you hit the Beartooth turnoff.) The Big Horns we have done (and loved) several times as well. We call it the "Top of the World" because once you've summited you get 30 miles or so of unbridled mountaintop riding before descending through a long series of steep hairpins. Several times we've had to outrun T-storms up there, but that's typical Wyoming.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

It doesn't get better than this.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Chief Joseph Byway is number 1,very fun ride.Red lodge to Cody through the bighorns.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This is a spectacular ride. I did the part from Cody through Chief J and Beartooth Pass to Red Lodge MT over the recent July 4th weekend. We then doubled back over Chief J to Cooke City MT and through Yellowstone from the NE entrance to Jackson WY. I live in Denver and ride the Colorado rockies regularly so the bar is set pretty high for mountain roads and passes. This was about as good as it gets. Beartooth is like a combination of Mt. Evans and Independence Pass.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I have made this ride several times in my life and most recently July, 2009. You need to experience this ride at least once in your life if you ride a motorcycle and I am sure you will find it the best ride of your life. Ride safe and God Bless!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Chalie was right !! The late Charles Kuralt that is. He once stated that the Beartooth Hwy is the most beautiful hi-way in America. I suggest you wait for clear sky's if this is your first time. Make an impression that will last a life time.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Road the Chief Joseph north from Cody, up to the Beartooth Pass and into Red Lodge last June 21....outstanding ride! Lots of snow still on the Beartooth, and it got a little chilly, but a wonderful ride. Beats the heck out of Yellowstone; as my friend put it, they put Yellowstone too far west!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

My partner and I toured the US in 2009 on a HD Ultra Classic, the road from Red Lodge to Cody was amazing, stunning views stunning roads and above all a motorcycle dream to ride on. I have recommended this route to all my fellow Harley riders in South Africa who are making the trip to the Black hills rally in 2010.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This is an amazing ride. I have friends all over the country that have ridden CJ with us and they all agree it is one of the most beautiful rides in the country and the condition of the road is always great!

6 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Second time I did this route,maybe half a dozen vehicles and 2 cows on the Chief Joseph Byway.Peaceful and fun ride,very nice scenery and the history part of the route is interesting. Loved the ride.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

Did this ride on way back from South Dakota in Aug. 2010. Day started in Sheridan and ended in Jackson Wyoming. It was long but great ride . Scenery was fantastic all the way. Few rough spots on the Bighorn in the switchbacks ( road work )...minor really. We took the road through Lovell and Red Lodge. The Beartooth Pass was awesome. Definitely a road I would ride again. FyI...If on a map it says "Closed in Winter " ...Ride it. I haven't been disappointed yet.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

There is lodging in Cody, Powell, Lovell, Ranchester & Greybull as well.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I have ridden this ride but not at the same time. We rode the Chief Joseph when we rode the Beartooth Pass. We have ridden between Cody and Greybull and we rode on a poker run out of Sheridan in which we rode 14 over the Big Horns. Every stretch is beautiful in it's own way although very different in sections. I live in and love Wyoming so this is one of our favorites! Do yourself a favor and take this ride one day!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

One of the most beautiful rides in America. Actually, enjoyed it more than the more famous Beartooth Highway. Very easy mountainous ride on good roads when I was there. Highly recommend to all. Should easily be in top 5 of all American rides.

2630 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

If you are coming from anywhere (like Cody, WY), you will start your ride looking at of some possible high mountains ahead. But when you've reached the higher elevations along this route, you will be amazed. The views are of the remnants of heated volcanic rock that has been pushed up and now has deep eroded valleys that are breathtaking beyond what you could have imagined. What more can I say. The pictures here and the descriptions can only invite you. This is a route that has to be absorbed by your presence to be enjoyed. This is Montana at its finest.

63 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Have ridden a portion of this route, from Hiway 212 to Cody, WY, several times, the last time in July 2014. A good fun road with good scenery and some tight 180 degree turns. Watch out for tar snakes in the turns on Dead Indian Pass during the hot summer months. Otherwise this section of the total route is worth doing and a good route to or from Beartooth Pass.

36 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Wonderful ride. Rode it west to east out of Yellowstone National Park. The change of topography is breathtaking.

519 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Have ridden the portion from Cody to Hwy 212 (and then up over Beartooth Pass!) twice. Incredible scenery and a wonderful road to ride. Cannot recommend it enough.

197 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I have done this a few times. This is, IMHO, second only to Beartooth. And the good part is, it end where Beartooth begins!. You can do them both, over and then back if you stay in Cody, WY,. This is a great road and ride. Elevation changes, terrain changes, topography changes, pull offs with views, and historical markers about the flight of Indians chased by the 7th Calvary (Stop and read these at the summit at the pass at top). Stop about one mile down from the pass for some great photo ops ove the view and looking over the valley to BearTooth Highway. Lightly traveled everytime I have been on it. Lightly patroled as well. In the fall, I have encountered cowboys on horses moving their cattle down from the higher elevations at the end of grazing season before snowfalls, so watch for them around a blind curve. I have seen mule deer, Elk, coyote and hawks while riding. Fantastic ride. Somewhat challenging and the down hill has some switchbacks which might have some rock fall debris. Put this on your bucket list

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode Chief Joseph Highway from Yellowstone down to Cody through Wind River Valley. Sweeping turns on the Chief Joseph and great views from the top. Carry extra gas or fill up frequently, not much service till you get to Cody.

812 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A combination of amazing scenery and great roads make this 50-mile ride a "5". The views of Wyoming are unbeatable. It is often described as the most gorgeous ride in America. A camera is must.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The ride over the Big Horn Mountains is spectacular! I just made the trip on August 3rd, 09 and 14a is under construction on the eastern side so be prepared for frequent stops/delays. It appears they are putting in a new road. Do not let this deter you from this taking this route it is beautiful. Take a jacket, I had to stop at 9500 ft and throw the leathers on!

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Awesome ride

84 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I think this is just as outstanding as Beartooth. Beautiful scenery and less traffic.

61 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I just loved the great scenery, nothing like taking state routes and enjoying America.

157 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Stayed in Red Lodge, rode down Beartooth, into Yellowstone. Came back out and rode Chief Joseph. Great bonus to the rest of the day

209 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Have rode this a few times.

116 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

We travel from Virginia for about 10 years just to travel this awesome road

68 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Awesome ride add it to the Beartooth Pass when riding

68 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

2019

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Did the first half of this ride 20 years ago with my kids in a Chrysler mini van pulling a pop up camper. We kept overheating on the way up the mountain, then lost our brakes coming down the other side. Thank God for truck run away ramps, we spent the next 4 days in a motel in Lovell Wyoming. My wife and I did the second part of the ride on our vacation to Yellowstone. We were avoiding a 10 mile back up in Yellowstone due to construction of the Fishing Bridge. After lunch at a new micro brewery in Cody Wyoming, we happened on the Chief Joseph Scenic Hyw. What a fantastic ride. No traffic, awesome scenery which took us to the North East entrance to Yellowstone, where we saw the largest bison herd that Yellowstone has. What a great trip.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Would like to do this again. It was cold and windy he day we did the ride so we didn't stop as often as we like.

145 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

did this in both directions with the Beartooth .

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Wonderful views all around

55 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Rode from Cody to Bear tooth in July but had to turn around before we got to the Pass due to snow plows. Oh well, another ride hopefully. Great segment with good surface and vistas. Don't miss this one!

89 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

great ride with lots of curves and elevation changes.

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I’ve ridden the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway about ten times and always enjoyed the curves, the forests and streams, and the scenic vistas.

53 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Can never get enough of this ride

85 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

beautiful scenery

79 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great road would do again!

69 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Very nice scenery. A few sport bikes passed us seeing how fast they could run the route.

26 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Rode this on the way into, out of, and in between the Beartooth Rendezvous a few times last August. So much fun.

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Did that road in June 2015, Unbelievable Views, Low traffic, Wow !

519 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Rode the stretch from Cody to the junction with US 212 on a beautiful, sunny Summer morning (early July). Great ride. Highly recommended. Watch for deer.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

I have to agree with your statement with this issue and dbaddaefaeecaeaf

42 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great place to ride. However the state has been patching the road cracks with a rubbery substance we call tar snakes. very slimy feel to it even on the straights, but in
the corners it really adds to the pucker factor.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

Did this ride on way back from South Dakota in Aug. 2010. Day started in Sheridan and ended in Jackson Wyoming. It was long but great ride . Scenery was fantastic all the way. Few rough spots on the Bighorn in the switchbacks ( road work )...minor really. We took the road through Lovell and Red Lodge. The Beartooth Pass was awesome. Definitely a road I would ride again. FyI...If on a map it says "Closed in Winter " ...Ride it. I haven't been disappointed yet.