Black Mountain Montana V1.0 -

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

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

Rated as "Strenuous" with a 5,508-foot elevation gain . Black Mountain The primary route is via the Pine Creek