Beartooth Plateau
Beartooth Plateau is a broad, high-altitude expanse in the northern Beartooth Range, crossing parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Alberta. It features glacial basins, alpine passes, and the iconic Beartooth Highway. Visitors come for long-distance hikes, wildlife viewing, and access to nearby peaks and trailheads.
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Geography
| Address | Beartooth Plateau, MT/WY/AB, USABeartooth Plateau |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United StatesCanada |
| State | MontanaWyomingAlberta |
| County | Park CountyCarbon CountyYellowstone County |
| District | Beartooth Range |
| City | Cooke City |
| Neighborhood | Beartooth Plateau |
| Postal Code | 59725 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 45.133 |
| Longitude | -109.806 |
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12:55 PM LOCAL TIMEBeartooth Plateau is a vast, bowl-shaped expanse nestled at high elevations within the Beartooth Range, spanning parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Alberta. At elevations from roughly 3,000 to 3,600 meters, it offers open tundra, scattered pools, and remnants of glaciers carved by past ice. The plateau is encircled by towering peaks and broken by long alpine passes—most famously the Beartooth Highway (US-212) which cuts across its southern edge. The area serves as a gateway for multi-day hikes, backcountry camping, and access points to side trails leading to nearby summits and basin systems. Expect abrupt weather, thin air, and a landscape defined by stark beauty—ideal for experienced alpine travelers seeking solitude, panoramic views, and a suite of high-country activities.
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