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Just did Beartooth last month and thought it was the highlight ofour 6000 miletrip. I'd rate it above Glacier, but this was my second time through Glacier. Not too tough a ride as long as you pay attention and stop to do your serious looking. My 17 year old son handled it on a Street Glide with no problems.
It's in Montana about 30 miles from Red Lodge Montana and it's summit is about 11,000 ft. I've never been over it on a motorcycle but many many times in a car. It's a beautiful area and I'm sure a great bike ride.
The only problem with riding the Beartooth Highway is that you are not likely to stop and do a multi-day hike into the mountains on the western side. There are some mountain valleys up there that will take your breath away: Glaciers, high lakes full of fat trout and true virgin wilderness. Hellroarin' Creek is the best one in my opinion.