Road trip guide: Conquering Badger Pass in Montana
Badger Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,063 m (6,768 ft) above sea level, located in Beaverhead County, in the U.S. state of Montana.
Is Badger Pass paved?
The road through the pass is totally paved and in good condition. It’s called Montana State Highway 278 (MT-278). The drive is steep, hitting a 9% maximum gradient through some of the ramps.
How long is Badger Pass?
The road through the pass is 97.68 km (60.7 miles) long, running north-southeast from Wisdom to Dillon (the county seat of Beaverhead County). The drive offers spectacular views of the Pioneer Mountain Range.