Black Mountain Montana: V1.0

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

Rated as "Strenuous" with a 5,508-foot elevation gain . Black Mountain 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). The primary route is via the Pine Creek

The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs. which becomes an unmaintained

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.

for large carnivores between ecosystems. 4. Recreation & Access