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Pintler Scenic Byway: Highway 1, Flint Creek Valley, Montana
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Pintler Scenic Byway: Highway 1

MT 1, Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway, Business Loop 10A · Anaconda → Drummond

Leisurely53 mi1 hr1,600 ft climbHigh point ≈ 6,500 ftOne way
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The drive

Montana Highway 1, the Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway, runs from I-90 near Opportunity through Anaconda and Philipsburg to I-90 at Drummond. The drive runs west from Anaconda, so the climb up to Georgetown Lake comes first, under the Anaconda-Pintler peaks.

The road then passes through Philipsburg, where MT 38 (Skalkaho Pass Road) meets MT 1 at Porter's Corner, and drops through the Flint Creek valley to Drummond. It's 53.1 miles and about an hour, mostly gentle curves, topping out at 6,500 feet. The highway was formerly US 10 Alternate and has carried its MT 1 number since 1986.

Along the way

  1. Anaconda
  2. Georgetown Lake
  3. Philipsburg
  4. Drummond
Elevation
1,600 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 6,500 ft
AnacondaDrummond
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
AnacondaDrummond
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The climb to Georgetown Lake comes first, then the road runs through open ranchland.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Montana 511 Travel Information.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Pintler Scenic Byway take?

Anaconda to Drummond on Highway 1 is 53.1 miles and takes about 1 hr.

Is the Pintler Scenic Byway open in winter?

Yes. Highway 1 isn't on Montana's seasonally closed list, though winter conditions vary; check 511.

What towns does the Pintler Scenic Byway pass?

Highway 1 goes through Anaconda, past Georgetown Lake and Philipsburg, and ends at Drummond.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Pintler Scenic Byway: Highway 1, from Anaconda to Drummond