Mountain Montana V1.0 — Black

As of 2026, the state of Montana and the U.S. Forest Service have identified priority landscapes for "shared forest management" to improve forest health and protect water supplies.

Rated as "Strenuous" with a 5,508-foot elevation gain . Black Mountain BLACK MOUNTAIN MONTANA V1.0

Recent reports note significant "deadfall" (downed trees) at higher elevations (around 9,000 feet), which impacts both wildlife movement and recreational access. 3. Conservation & Shared Stewardship (V1.0 Objectives) As of 2026, the state of Montana and the U

The primary route is via the Pine Creek Lake Trail , which becomes an unmaintained, off-trail push for the final summit. As of 2026

The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs.

to mitigate wildfire risk in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.