The route crosses the. Part of the nez perce national historic trail, this scenic drive offers panoramic canyon views. Along the way, drivers can pull off to read.

#7 of 43 things to do in cody. Webnamed after the legendary nez perce tribe leader, chief joseph, this historic road stretches 46 miles from cody to the junction with the beartooth highway. Webthe road follows the route chief joseph traveled as he led the nez perce indians away from the u. s. Webthe chief joseph scenic byway, wyoming 296, links the town of cody with the beartooth highway and the northeast gate of yellowstone national park. 1 hours, 3 minutes. Snaking through the valley floor of the absaroka. The chief joseph highway is a beautiful more relaxed.

1 hours, 3 minutes. Snaking through the valley floor of the absaroka. The chief joseph highway is a beautiful more relaxed. Webthe chief joseph scenic byway runs along wyoming highway 296 for 47 miles between us highway 212 (the beartooth highway) and wyoming highway 120 (about 17 miles.