Drives Montana Bozeman, Big Sky and Paradise Valley
Bridger Canyon: Highway 86
MT 86, Bridger Canyon Road, Bridger Drive · Bozeman → Wilsall
The drive
Montana Highway 86 begins in downtown Bozeman and runs north up Bridger Canyon along the southern and then eastern flank of the Bridger Range. Bridger Bowl Ski Area sits to the west of the road.
Further on, near Sedan, the forest gives way to grassland and the road levels out heading north-northeast. It ends at US-89 a few miles north of Wilsall. The canyon curves come first, then open country.
The road is plowed through the winter for the ski area.
Along the way
- Bozeman
- Bridger Bowl
- Wilsall (US-89)
Good to know
- MDT does not list Highway 86 as seasonally closed.
- The road is plowed through the winter for Bridger Bowl.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Montana 511 (MDT).
Questions about this drive
How long does Bridger Canyon Highway 86 take?
Highway 86 from Bozeman to US-89 near Wilsall is 35 miles and takes about 1 hr 10 min.
Is Bridger Canyon Road open in winter?
Yes. It is not on MDT's seasonally closed list, and it is plowed for Bridger Bowl.
Where does Highway 86 end?
It ends at US-89 a few miles north of Wilsall.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.