Wise River is surrounded by a half-million acres of peaks, lakes and headwaters in the Pioneer Mountains and offers some of Montana's most breathtaking scenery. The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway offers 40 miles of backcountry driving that bisect the Pioneer Mountains between Montana Highway 43 and Highway 278. Enjoy scenic drives, camping, hiking, fishing, ghost towns and crystal digging in the summer, while winter offers snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.