Black Mountain Montana V1.0 May 2026

to mitigate wildfire risk in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.

It is characterized by significant relief, rising over 4,300 feet above South Fork Pine Creek in just 1.2 miles. BLACK MOUNTAIN MONTANA V1.0

Black Mountain stands at 10,941 feet (3,335 meters) in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, managed by the Gallatin National Forest . rising over 4

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) 941 feet (3

The region is a critical corridor for grizzly bears connecting the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).

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