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Distinctly Montana Fall 2019

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D I S T I N C T L Y M O N T A N A M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 1 9 74 THE CRAZY MOUNTAINS BACKCOUNTRY DRIVE While you could stay on the highway and explore the eastern edge of the Crazies between Big Timber and Harlow- ton, the Crazy Mountain Backcountry Drive offers a view that's worth going out of your way for. Located in Central Montana, the Crazy Mountains Back- country Drive starts in Two Dot on Highway 12 and connects with Highway 191. Alternating between paved and gravel roadways, this drive takes motorists through expansive grassland and offers stunning views of "e Crazies" as they're known to locals, which rise from the prairie to an altitude of about 7,000 feet. FAST FACTS • ROAD LENGTH 40 Miles • PAVED OR GRAVEL? Gravel • DO YOU NEED 4WD? No, unless the road is muddy or wet • TRAFFIC Light • VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS Trailers are allowed, no vehicle restrictions • ACCESS DATES Year-round access SEE MORE OF MONTANA THIS FALL Of all the states in the nation, Montana is one of the best to explore by car. With more than 150,000 miles of paved road, (according to the Federal Highway Administration) the Big Sky State offers virtually endless scenery. Whether you're looking for mountain views or a chance to score once-in-a-lifetime views of bison or mountain goats, these seven scenic drives are the perfect choice. 7 THE CRAZY MOUNTAINS BACKCOUNTRY DRIVE Construction projects are complex. Your construction fi nancing doesn't have to be. At American Bank, we manage all aspects of your fi nancing in-house, keeping a close eye on your bottom line throughout the construction process. That way, you can focus on what really matters. americanbankmontana.com Bozeman l Big Sky l Big Timber Livingston l Whitefish Member FDIC

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