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)

It is characterized by significant relief, rising over 4,300 feet above South Fork Pine Creek in just 1.2 miles.

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

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

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