Granite peaks topping 10,000 feet in elevation are to the east, and gentler, forested terrain stretches out to the west. Central West (Pioneer, Beaverhead, Fleecer, Anaconda Mountains) Central East (Tobacco Root Mountains) South West (Tendoy and Beaverhead Mountains) South East (Gravelly Range) The MVUMs and OSVUMs are geo-referenced. At its widest, the range is nearly 25 miles wide.
After a mile or so the trail opens up to lodgepole pine forests for the next mile or two. North America. Lake Agnes is full of grayling, no trout. ), inviting you to hike a trail. The rugged ridge of the Pioneer Mountains cuts the big sky of Montana over the beautiful Pioneer Valley, where little has changed since the days of the westward exploration. Please choose a different date.Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected.
Bring water, take your times, and enjoy the views this wonderful hike affords.
ManyNot the most awesome byway in Montana but fun to drive, stop off in Crystal Park and for a small fee hunt for quarts crystals.
Please choose a different date.A great scenic byway good road you can go on gravel roads but not necessary A great drive beautiful forested area , you can go on gravel roads but you get same views from the paved roads, you see almost no cars, not many pull outs but you can just stop, just check mirrors so you are not impeding other visitors, the forestation is beautiful, a greatA nice mix of ranch land and mountain views. Montana. By almost any measure, the Pioneer Mountains is Idaho’s premier mountain range. You'll see mountain meadows, lodgepole pine forests and broad willow bottoms. A lot of free ranging cattle along the route. The Pioneer Mountains are blessed with beautiful peaks and alpines lakes full of trout and/or grayling. It takes you through the Pioneer Mountains. Montana is the fourth largest state in the United States and is well known for its mountains.
You may also visit the ghost town of Coolidge and the abandoned Elkhorn silver mine.
Some trail work seems to have been done recently, there are several nice newly constructed bridges along the hike.
Beautiful!You can start this great drive a bit outside Dillon, Montana or from Wise River. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
You will experience the breath taking beauty of the area (views, trees, flowers etc.
The road is officially closed from December 1 through May 15 between Pettengill parking lot to the north and Elkhorn Hot Springs to the south. Pioneer is a hamlet in Montana. It is fairly easy to get to if you do not mind a 1.8 mile hike that ascends 1000′. It's about 50 miles long and there are two places for lunch in Polaris (at the hot springs and at the Grasshopper Inn) or pack a picnic! On the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, you can travel the length of the Pioneer Mountain Range. The rock is good.
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The road is fun to drive. So many cool places to stop and take it all in. When you are near Dillon or Butte, consider to travel the Pioneer Mountains scenic byway. Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway, Montana: Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway Reviews: 4.5/5 Pioneer Pioneer is a hamlet in Montana. The lakes are pristine. Pioneer is situated northeast of Williamsburg. Sandy Beaches On the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, you can travel the length of the Pioneer Mountain Range. Its peaks are high and wild. Driving time is about 1.5 hours and the length of the drive is about 49 miles. Gorge Lakes in the Pioneer Mountains starts out through some fairly lush forests for a mile. Pioneer Mountains. … Continue reading →
The scenic vistas are terrific.
Interpretive sites along the byway tell travelers about the natural scene and some of the interesting history of the Pioneer Mountains. The name "Montana" means "mountainous" in Latin.
The Pioneer Valley Scenic Byway will take you back through the homesteading history of Montana. The road gently ascends a 7,800 foot divide between Wise River, flowing north, and Grasshopper Creek, flowing south. Pioneer is situated northeast of Williamsburg.
