The primary route is via the Pine Creek Lake Trail , which becomes an unmaintained, off-trail push for the final summit.
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)
to mitigate wildfire risk in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. BLACK MOUNTAIN MONTANA V1.0
The region is a critical corridor for grizzly bears connecting the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).
Rated as "Strenuous" with a 5,508-foot elevation gain . Black Mountain The primary route is via the Pine Creek
V1.0 of such a project would likely focus on:
for large carnivores between ecosystems. 4. Recreation & Access which becomes an unmaintained
The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs.