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

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

V1.0 of such a project would likely focus on:

Rated as "Strenuous" with a 5,508-foot elevation gain . Black Mountain

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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 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.

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