V1.0 | Black Mountain Montana
for large carnivores between ecosystems. 4. Recreation & Access
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
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) for large carnivores between ecosystems
The primary route is via the Pine Creek Lake Trail , which becomes an unmaintained, off-trail push for the final summit. which becomes an unmaintained


