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.
The primary route is via the Pine Creek Lake Trail , which becomes an unmaintained, off-trail push for the final summit. 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). As of 2026, the state of Montana and the U
Precipitation runoff drains into the headwaters of Pine Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. 2. Ecology & Forest Management The region is a critical corridor for grizzly
The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs.
It is characterized by significant relief, rising over 4,300 feet above South Fork Pine Creek in just 1.2 miles.
for large carnivores between ecosystems. 4. Recreation & Access