Location: Skalkaho Pass Rd and MT-1, Granite Cty
Reassurance shield as Montana 38 begins. This is an off-system state highway maintained partially by MDT, so doesn’t get mileposts.
Location: Skalkaho Pass Rd and MT-1, Granite Cty
40 miles to US-93 from here, over a very scenic, partially unpaved highway.
Location: Skalkaho Pass Rd and NF-102, Granite Cty
About 15 miles later, pavement ends and the road converts to forest service maintenance. As an off-system highway not maintained by the state, this probably isn’t even Montana 38 where it’s unpaved, but whatever.
Location: Skalkaho Pass Rd and NF-102, Granite Cty
No signage as pavement ends.
Location: Skalkaho Pass Rd and NF-9450, Ravalli Cty
No signage at the Skalkaho Pass Summit, as we enter Ravalli County.
Location: Skalkaho Pass Rd and NF-9450, Ravalli Cty
There probably was a 38 shield here at one point, but for now it’s at least a reminder that we’re heading west.
Location: Skalkaho Pass Rd and NF Road, Ravalli Cty
Rock cut
Location: Skalkaho Hwy and NF-714, Ravalli Cty
A few miles later, pavement resumes along with MDT jurisdiction.
Location: Skalkaho Hwy and US-93, Ravalli Cty
Several miles later, we’ll approach US-93.
Location: Skalkaho Hwy and US-93, Ravalli Cty
Follow 93 north to Hamilton and 93 south to Darby.
Location: Skalkaho Hwy and US-93, Ravalli Cty
Turn right for 93 north and left for 93 south. Montana 38 ends.