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Highway 308: Red Lodge to Belfry, Beartooth Front, Montana
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Highway 308: Red Lodge to Belfry

MT 308 · Red Lodge → Belfry

Leisurely14.2 mi20 min300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 5,900 ftOne way
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The drive

Montana Highway 308 runs east from Red Lodge over the foothills to Bearcreek, about 7 miles out, then on to Belfry in the Clarks Fork valley, 14 miles in all. It is a short, winding road through grassland.

Bearcreek is a few houses and the Bear Creek Saloon & Steakhouse. Behind the saloon, piglets in numbered bibs race at Bear Creek Downs, with the profits going to charity.

At Belfry the drive ends at MT-72, which leads north toward Bridger and south toward Cody.

Along the way

  1. Red Lodge (US-212)
  2. Bearcreek
  3. Belfry (Highway 72)
Elevation
300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 5,900 ft
Red LodgeBelfry
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Red LodgeBelfry
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The saloon can have a wait or need a reservation.
  • MDT does not list Highway 308 as seasonally closed.
  • At Belfry, MT-72 continues north and south.

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 Highway 308 from Red Lodge to Belfry take?

Montana Highway 308 from Red Lodge to Belfry is 14 miles and takes about 20 minutes.

What is in Bearcreek?

Bearcreek has the Bear Creek Saloon & Steakhouse and the Bear Creek Downs pig races behind it.

Where does Highway 308 end?

It ends at MT-72 on the south edge of Belfry.

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