Big Sky Back Country Byway
Montana
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Byway Details
- Designation
- BLM Back Country Byway
- Length
- 109 mi in Montana
- Managed by
- Bureau of Land Management
About Big Sky Back Country Byway
The Big Sky Back Country Byway is a 109.2-mile scenic drive in Montana, designated a Back Country Byway and managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The route links a string of small towns, passing through Vida, Circle, Brockway and Terry, so you can plan stops along the way. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to make the drive. Typical averages from the nearby Wolf Point airport weather station run from highs around 70°F in May to the mid-80s in July and August, with September easing back to about 75°F. Winters there are bitter, with January highs near 25°F and lows close to zero. Close to the route, The Green Trail offers a short hike just off the road, and the Redwater River is a canoeing option about a mile away.
Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Facts about this place
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wolf Point Intl Ap, MT weather station, 3.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan25° high2° low
- Feb30° high6° low
- Mar43° high19° low
- Apr58° high30° low
- May70° high40° low
- Jun78° high50° low
- Jul87° high56° low
- Aug86° high54° low
- Sep75° high43° low
- Oct59° high30° low
- Nov41° high17° low
- Dec28° high6° low
Nearby
- The Green TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Redwater RiverCanoeing1.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)
