The region is a critical corridor for grizzly bears connecting the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).
V1.0 of such a project would likely focus on:
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. BLACK MOUNTAIN MONTANA V1.0
for large carnivores between ecosystems. 4. Recreation & Access
Rated as "Strenuous" with a 5,508-foot elevation gain . Black Mountain The region is a critical corridor for grizzly
It is characterized by significant relief, rising over 4,300 feet above South Fork Pine Creek in just 1.2 miles.
to mitigate wildfire risk in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. rising over 4
The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs.