ギャラティン郡の峠・トップ5

The first documented crossing of Bridger Pass was by the Stansbury Expedition, and it soon became a regular route in the area. At this point, the divide appears to split, offering some unique views.

Gorgeous remote gravel/dirt pass through the Bridger range. The west side is poorly-maintained and very loose, steep, and rutted in sections. If on a standard gravel bike, expect 1-2k of hike a bike. Bigger tires with a little suspension or a mountain bike are best here. Eastern descent is a bit rough in some sections but far better maintained and a gorgeous descent with breathtaking views of the eastern side of the Bridger Range that takes you through ranch lands, with bonus views of the Crazies in the distance. Grab water at the Pass Creek School or Community Center before heading in. If hot, be sure to bring a water filter, since there is no water for the next 30-40 miles, and this summit can take a long time.

From Targhee Pass it is just 9 miles east to the town of West Yellowstone. For an easy day in/out of town, there are ample camping options littering the trail for about one mile headed north from the pass!

The Reas Pass lies essentially on the Idaho-Montana border, but modern maps show that the summit lies entirely in Idaho, because the Divide and the state line do not quite coincide here. The pass is also somewhat unusual in that, despite being the lowest crossing of the Divide in the vicinity, it has evidently never been traversed by a highway of any significance.

At a touch over 7,600 feet, Ross Pass serves as a major trail intersection for four different trails. There are views from this saddle both to the east and west, and you can access the summit route to Ross Peak from right here. Have a map and know where you're going this far from the car!

The Bridger Divide ridge dominates an amazing glacial cirque.