The region is a critical corridor for grizzly bears connecting the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).
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)
to mitigate wildfire risk in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. BLACK MOUNTAIN MONTANA V1.0
Precipitation runoff drains into the headwaters of Pine Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. 2. Ecology & Forest Management
Black Mountain stands at 10,941 feet (3,335 meters) in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, managed by the Gallatin National Forest . The region is a critical corridor for grizzly
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.
It is characterized by significant relief, rising over 4,300 feet above South Fork Pine Creek in just 1.2 miles. Conservation & Shared Stewardship (V1
The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs.