It is characterized by significant relief, rising over 4,300 feet above South Fork Pine Creek in just 1.2 miles.
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) BLACK MOUNTAIN MONTANA V1.0
V1.0 of such a project would likely focus on: It is characterized by significant relief, rising over
to mitigate wildfire risk in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Conservation & Shared Stewardship (V1
Precipitation runoff drains into the headwaters of Pine Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. 2. Ecology & Forest Management
The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs.
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.