From our peaceful country drives to our beautiful byways, Montana really makes us want to take a back road. And if you’ve ever spent time in Bozeman’s backyard, also known as the Bridger Range, you know exactly what we’re talking about. This scenic drive will take your breath away.

The Bridger Mountain Range is a subrange of the Rocky Mountains best seen from the Bozeman area.

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The scenic drive takes you from Bozeman to Wilsall (or vice versa) down Highway 86.

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Bridger Canyon is absolutely breathtaking.

LunchBoxLarry / TripAdvisor There’s no other drive quite like this in Montana.

The Bridger Range Scenic Drive is a pleasant alternative to I-90.

Jessica Wick Actually, that’s an understatement. This route is 100 times as gorgeous.

There are no services along this route, so stock up on snacks before you go.

Jessica Wick You’ll want to stop and take photos more than once.

If you take a slight detour onto Fairy Lake Road, you can see the incredible Sacagawea Peak.

Stephanie Drozdz / alltrails.com This is the highest point in the Bridger Range, and it’s spectacular.

Check out the Bridger Range Scenic Drive — it just might inspire you to see more of Montana. Check out this road trip you can take on one tank of gas.

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LunchBoxLarry / TripAdvisor

There’s no other drive quite like this in Montana.

Jessica Wick

Actually, that’s an understatement. This route is 100 times as gorgeous.

You’ll want to stop and take photos more than once.

Stephanie Drozdz / alltrails.com

This is the highest point in the Bridger Range, and it’s spectacular.

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