Routes Rain in September usually promises snow up in the mountains around Bozeman, MT. LOG: 0915 Dep TH Hyalite reservoir 6700' 1150 Arr summit 10,154' 1210 Dep summit GPS Data: 6 hr 30 min, 12.18 mi RT, 3609' Total Ascent 1445 Arr TH All Rights Reserved. (1), Images All Rights Reserved. To know you're inside it, you have to just know. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Once at the parking we were startled by the sight. Mount Blackmore, accessible from Hyalite Canyon in the Gallatin Range, is one of the tallest peaks visible from Bozeman and a popular summit to bag for locals; a must for any Bozemanite who’s fit enough. If you are hiking to … 15 to May 15. Looking west from the summit. I love the crooked sign. Blackmore Lake lies below the peak and is a more challenging hike with a 650 foot gain in elevation. One the mineral, Hyalite, which is found in abundance and was the factor for naming Mount Hyalite, the other the commonness of the name Middle Creek. There are no signs. 8,691 feet (2,649 Naya Nuki Peak , 45°53′30″N 110°57′43″W  /  45.89167°N 110.96194°W  / 45.89167; -110.96194  ( Naya Nuki Peak ) , el. He thought that it was pretty strenuous but worth it! Take Action! towards the reservoir. Nonetheless, the views from the top are great. Class 3 scramble for much of the ridgeline. Standing atop Mount Blackmore on a windy morning over the Fourth of July weekend, the view was astounding in every direction for as far as the eye could see. Blackmore Lake. Unser Ziel: Mount Blackmore (3.095 m) in der Gallatin Range, unweit des Hyalite Reservoirs (2.042 m). This non-motorized lake cabin is situated near Hyalite Reservoir and is ideal for fishing, floating, and relaxing. Castle Reef and the Front at dawn. PSA: It is worth to note that there are multiple ways to access this trail from different spots near the Hyalite Reservoir, but the actual trailhead starts at the Mount Blackmore Trailhead that is right before getting to the reservoir parking lot. This is the easiest part of the trail and a good turnaround point. (2 ). Description From the summit of Mount Blackmore take descend generally skiiers-left hugging your ascent line all the while letting your skis or board run a bit enjoying this airy zone. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Hiking info, trail maps, and 8 trip reports from Mount Blackmore (10,052 ft) in Montana This trail goes by Blackmore Lake, Mount Blackmore, and Elephant Mountain. Camping along the shore would be difficult since it’s partially surrounded by a marsh but there’s a well-established campsite just beyond the south end of the lake. With stunning weather while back for a few days around my birthday, I decided to go for it. The hike’s not nearly as challenging as it appears which was a bit of a let-down for me. To know you're inside it, you have to just know. Ran out of daylight to reach the summit. Donate Now Caroline Byrd Legacy Fund Monthly Giving Renew Your Support Business Member Program Planned, Wire, and Stock Giving Take Action. Mount Blackmore (far right) as seen from Bozeman. The Summit. It wasn’t until my fourth summer that I was finally fit enough scale this beast and one weekend in July we decided to go for it. Plan for around 2 hours just to descend the 5.3 miles back to the parking lot. There is a campsite along the trail a couple of minutes past Blackmore Lake, about 2 miles from the trailhead. With several route options, this hike can be extended an additional 4 miles to the top of Mount Blackmore, and more ambitious hikers can continue another 11 miles to the S. Cottonwood trailhead, where they can drop a … It’s a tiny lake with some nice views and makes for a great short day hike destination. Blackmore is another classic Bozeman backcountry location. During the climb, Peale found “excellent specimens of Hyalite in globular concretions, as clear as glass, coating the rocks and making them look as though coated with ice.” The presence of this mineral, known today as hyaline opal, would later lead P. C. Waite to rename the valley “Hyalite Canyon.” The name “Mount Blackmore” was … Read More. Notice the smile and lack of sweat. Hyalite road is closed from approximately Apr. It’s not until just before the trailhead that you get a glimpse of it to the southwest but the view doesn’t last for long so it’s hard to tell what you’re up against. There is nothing distinctive in this name. The climb to the Hyalite Divide ridge is a ~4-5 mile hike-a-bike for most people. The round trip hike to the summit and back covers just under 12 miles and 3700′ vertical feet. Do crows fly in straight lines? Mount Blackmore, located in the Gallatin National Forest, is a beautiful, volcanic peak located just south of Bozeman, Montana. From Mount Blackmore, the 10,000-foot peaks of the Hyalite Range seem to go on forever, an appropriate reward for a 5.7-mile hike with nary a flat spot for rest stops. Blackmore doesn’t look nearly as deadly from this angle. Mount Blackmore is located near the Hyalite … Route Description: Taken from Powder Project “Park at Hyalite reservoir and make your way into the woods to follow the Mount Blackmore trail. Nature's Course. The campsite at the southern end of the lake. It’s pretty obvious which direction to go since the correct trail is more established than the others but if you’re not paying attention it’s easy to make a wrong turn. Near the top of my list has been Mount Blackmore, probably the most significant peak near Bozeman, accessed from Hyalite Reservoir something like 15 or 20 miles south of town as the crow flies. Getting Started. Blackmore Today I decided to run/hike up to Mount Blackmore, which is a 10,154 ft peak, just 20 miles south of Bozeman. Located just below the peak is Hyalite Canyon, a hang out for local climbers. (17), Additions & Corrections Mount Blackmore is located in the hyalite section of the Gallatin National Forrest and it is a nice day hike. Happy Hiker - View TOward SE. You head up a drainage to a cirque, climb a saddle, and follow the ridge directly to the summit without even a slight scramble. Mount Blackmore stands at 10,154′ in the heart of Montana’s Gallatin Range. Elephant Mountain is located in the Hyalite portion of the northern Gallatin range.Elephant sits at 10,085 ft according the Fridley Peak USGS quad. This non-motorized lake cabin is situated near Hyalite Reservoir and is ideal for fishing, floating, and relaxing. Journeys: Mount Blackmore I got a late start on my journey to hike Mount Blackmore, but I did get started. The reservoir is open for swimming, paddleboarding, and boating (non-motorized boats only, as it’s the source of Bozeman’s drinking water). Elephant is straight ahead. Once you are over the wide open snowfields of the North Shoulder open it up and throw some sprays to the valley floor. Getting up to the summit, well that proved to be easier said than done. The trailhead to Mount Blackmore departs from a parking area just before Hyalite Reservoir. Mount Blackmore via Blackmore Trail is a 10.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Bozeman, Montana that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Looking up towards Elephant Mountain. Blackmore Lake lies beneath Mount Blackmore and Elephant Mountain, surrounded by meadow and dense pine forest. 9,449 feet (2,880 The road is curvy here so the turnoff is easy to miss; it’s off to the right surrounded by trees. Blackmore Lake is surrounded by peaks and has a marsh-like ecosystem, which allows it to be a nice spot to cool off during a hot summer day. Hiking info, trail maps, and 8 trip reports from Mount Blackmore (10,052 ft) in Montana During the final stretch of the ascent we’d observed a pair of hikers heading straight down the cirque in order to avoid the unnecessarily long route down to the saddle so we followed in their footsteps hoping to add a little more excitement to the adventure and shave off some time. It’s reasonably steep. The trail winds through the Gallatin Forest to Blackmore Lake and then climbs steadily to a cirque at the base of Mount Blackmore. There didn’t appear to be a trail leading up to Elephant but the the path is clear and looks just as, if not more, exciting as Blackmore. A Historic Day for Wilderness Montana sees first wilderness designation in more than 30 years . It can be completed in about 6 hours. It's 36 miles long and 12 miles wide, from Mount Blackmore and Hyalite Peak to Windy This is the map posted on the trail bulletin board, next to all the bear warnings. Skied from about a mile shy of the summit on the eastern face. It eventually bottoms out at Blackmore Lake, about 1.5-miles later. Alex Lowe Peak on the left. Skied from about a mile shy of the summit on the eastern face. Journeys: Mount Blackmore I got a late start on my journey to hike Mount Blackmore, but I did get started. Read More. Skiiers typically ascend the mountain along the northeast ridge. Castle Reef and the Front at dawn. Mount Bole (center left) in the distance and Alex Lowe Peak to the right. 8,691 feet (2,649 Naya Nuki Peak , 45°53′30″N 110°57′43″W  /  45.89167°N 110.96194°W  / 45.89167; -110.96194  ( Naya Nuki Peak ) , el. The wind at the top was almost non-existent and we were able to sit down and have a relaxing snack break before heading back down. It was the perfect break spot so we dropped our bags and planted ourselves in the shade of a nearby tree for a quick lunch. The road offers glimpses of Hyalite Creek before you pass the massive Hyalite Reservoir and the road turns to dirt. The first official day of summer kicked off with six to 12 inches of fresh snow in Montana’s Hyalite Range around Bozeman after an overnight storm on June 20 blanketed the city and surrounding mountains. (39), Climber's Log Entries Anyway, probably the main attraction of Hyalite Canyon is Hyalite Reservoir, which lies about 12 miles (19 km) up the road. Mount Blackmore is a peak inside of Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area. It was a steep five miles each way and I hoped to get out before night fall, but had my headlamp with me just in case. The trail continues climbing steadily and after some switchbacks the forest opens up revealing Mount Blackmore to the southwest and Elephant Mountain to the southeast. Additionally, the amount of traffic was perplexing. This trail goes by Blackmore Lake, Mount Blackmore, and Elephant Mountain. While its epic north face is visible from town and might be the inspiration to get up there in the first place, most folks choose to ski the eastern side of the peak where there is a variety of terrain that ranges from glade skiing right up to wide open above tree-line skiing with nice chute options. About Activities Get Involved Resources Donate Activities Get Involved Resources Donate Back Our Board Annual Reports There is nothing distinctive in this name. 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