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 Mt. It is fairly quick because you start at about 6700 ft elevation driving up the Hyalite canyon. Happy Hiker - View TOward SE. 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. Mt. Dem recht breiten Wanderweg 324 folgend, meist durch dichten Wald, bis zum Blackmore Lake. This is the map posted on the trail bulletin board, next to all the bear warnings. Alerts. Mount Blackmore is located in the hyalite section of the Gallatin National Forrest and it is a nice day hike. Once you turn off of South 19th street toward Hyalite Canyon, it’s still a surprisingly long way to the trailhead too – about 13 miles. Nonetheless, the views from the top are great. towards the 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. Mount Blackmore is located near the Hyalite … Skied from about a mile shy of the summit on the eastern face. This is the easiest part of the trail and a good turnaround point. (17), Additions & Corrections 8,340 feet (2,540 Mount Hebgen , 44°49′24″N 111°13′39″W  /  44.82333°N 111.22750°W  / 44.82333; -111.22750  ( Mount Hebgen ) , el. Route Description: Taken from Powder Project “Park at Hyalite reservoir and make your way into the woods to follow the Mount Blackmore trail. He thought that it was pretty strenuous but worth it! Skiing Mount Blackmore in Hyalite Canyon, MT on 01/27/2018 with Brandon. Located just below the peak is Hyalite Canyon, a hang out for local climbers. Class 3 scramble for much of the ridgeline. From the lake continue along the trail that follows Blackmore Creek as it steepens towards its headwaters. From the lake continue along the trail that follows Blackmore Creek as it steepens towards its headwaters. The trail then continues uneventfully through the forest, closely following Blackmore Creek which acts as a great nearby water source. Mount Blackmore via Blackmore Trail. 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. The road is curvy here so the turnoff is easy to miss; it’s off to the right surrounded by trees. The trail is suitable for biking and the peak is popular for backcountry skiing during the winter. The Mount Blackmore is a peak inside of Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area. This trail goes by Blackmore Lake, Mount Blackmore, and Elephant Mountain. There is a campsite along the trail a couple of minutes past Blackmore Lake, about 2 miles from the trailhead. 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. 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. Blackmore is another classic Bozeman backcountry location. 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 Maxey Cabin. There are two trailheads that you can use to access the Mount Blackmore trail. Climb up and over the first ridge, then descend toward Blackmore Lake (no need to take off skins nor for splitboards to transition). https://www.outdoorproject.com/united-states/montana/mount-blackmore Blackmore Lake lies beneath Mount Blackmore and Elephant Mountain, surrounded by meadow and dense pine forest. The Summit. For those who want to ascend all the way to the top of Mount Blackmore, well this is where the hard elevation begins. Mount Blackmore is located in the hyalite section of the Gallatin National Forrest and it is a nice day hike. The campsite at the southern end of the lake. Descending Mount Blackmore in Hyalite area (photo by Nancy Tanner) Friday marked a huge victory for Montana’s outdoor way of life and a significant defeat for those who want to seize our American public lands. The round trip hike to the summit and back covers just under 12 miles and 3700′ vertical feet. Prominent peaks include Mount Blackmore, Mount Bole, Hyalite Peak, Eaglehead Mountain, and Fortress Mountain. The hike’s not nearly as challenging as it appears which was a bit of a let-down for me. Blackmore Lake lies below the peak and is a more challenging hike with a 650 foot gain in elevation. This non-motorized lake cabin is situated near Hyalite Reservoir and is ideal for fishing, floating, and relaxing. Major streams include the headwaters of Hyalite, Bozeman, Trail, Eightmile, Big, Rock, Tom Miner, Buffalo Horn, Porcupine, Portal, Moose, Swan, Squaw, and South Cottonwood creeks. It’s easy to feel as if one is on top of the world. Nature's Course. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. 8,340 feet (2,540 Mount Hebgen , 44°49′24″N 111°13′39″W  /  44.82333°N 111.22750°W  / 44.82333; -111.22750  ( Mount Hebgen ) , el. 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. 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. The summit is surprisingly flat and not nearly as intimidating as it appears from Bozeman which was somewhat of a letdown since I’d expected something more challenging. This trail goes by Blackmore Lake, Mount Blackmore, and Elephant Mountain. Getting Started. Rain in September usually promises snow up in the mountains around Bozeman, MT. There are no signs. Further ahead the trail enters the cirque at the base Blackmore and begins switchbacking up a saddle that connects the two mountains. comment . Mount Ellis, el. Looking up towards Elephant Mountain. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' I thought that the hike was definitely a great one and I hope to do it again! Sights to See. It sees a wide variety of trail types along the way, including alpine singletrack, loose rock, lengthy rock gardens, off-camber roots and smooth forest sections. Blackmore doesn’t look nearly as deadly from this angle. It’s a very straight-forward hike with no surprises. Some of the summits have to be climbed, but not all of them do. Prominent peaks include Mount Blackmore, Mount Bole, Hyalite Peak, Eaglehead Mountain, and Fortress Mountain. Read More. This trail climbs around 3700' from the Blackmore trailhead in Hyalite canyon (alternately accessed from the reservoir) to the summit Mt. Photo taken March 2016. I felt like I was in a rush for starting late so I hauled as fast as the snowshoes would let me on the hard packed skin track in Hyalite Canyon. 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. Die Route ist, orientierungstechnisch, sehr einfach. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. 15 to May 15. Major streams include the headwaters of Hyalite, Bozeman, Trail, Eightmile, Big, Rock, Tom Miner, Buffalo Horn, Porcupine, Portal, Moose, Swan, Squaw, and South Cottonwood creeks. Looking south from Blackmore Lake. Blackmore Lake Trail begins near the northwest edge of Hyalite Reservoir. It can be completed in about 6 hours. 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. 15 to May 15. Maxey Cabin. Castle Reef and the Front at dawn. Here I am parking at the trail head. It was one of the first peaks I’d heard about after moving to Bozeman and it seemed to have a reputation for being one of the most difficult hikes in the area (although in retrospect this is certainly not the case). The road is curvy here so the turnoff is easy to miss; it’s off to the right surrounded by trees. Both trails connect to the Mount Blackmore Loop Trail, which offers amazing views of Hyalite Canyon at the summit of Mount Blackmore. Join us for a hike to Fox Meadow in Hyalite. (39), Climber's Log Entries The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Run Up Mt. To know you're inside it, you have to just know. Crisp, chilly air and colorful foliage make for great hiking. 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. It's 36 miles long and 12 miles wide, from Mount Blackmore and Hyalite Peak to Windy 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. Blackmore Today I decided to run/hike up to Mount Blackmore, which is a 10,154 ft peak, just 20 miles south of Bozeman. It can be completed in about 6 hours. Hiking info, trail maps, and 8 trip reports from Mount Blackmore (10,052 ft) in Montana With stunning weather while back for a few days around my birthday, I decided to go for it. 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. The 15-mile road from Bozeman to the trailhead is paved, and a nicely designed 6.5-mile trail leads all the way to the summit. I think it’d be more interesting to head towards Elephant Mountain at the saddle and explore that side of the ridge. 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 … Sights to See. I’ve made tentative plans to be away for most of the summer with only short stints back in Bozeman between trips. A Historic Day for Wilderness Montana sees first wilderness designation in more than 30 years . It is a popular trail in good weather months and those who summit the peak earn glorious views. Our time included a long lunch and a few other short breaks. Mount Blackmore is a peak inside of Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area. It’s a very straight-forward hike with no surprises. The summit provides an alternate view of the Hyalite area and offers a unique view of the Gallatin range to the south. I felt like I was in a rush for starting late so I hauled as fast as the snowshoes would let me on the hard packed skin track in Hyalite Canyon. An unnamed peak just south of the saddle. Summiting the 10,154 foot (3095 m) tall Mount Blackmore requires a 10 mile (16 km) round-trip hike with an elevation gain of about 3400 feet (1035 m). It sees a wide variety of trail types along the way, including alpine singletrack, loose rock, lengthy rock gardens, off-camber roots and smooth forest sections. The plant life was unbelievably lush because of the wet summer and had taken over the area, almost to the point of being an infestation. abgeblasene Westhänge. The reservoir is open for swimming, paddleboarding, and boating (non-motorized boats only, as it’s the source of Bozeman’s drinking water). 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. When I did the hike I brought a friend who was from the Midwest and not used to the altitude. Castle Reef and the Front at dawn. Additionally, the amount of traffic was perplexing. Stay alert and do not miss the Wheeler intersection on your left at ~mile 41. 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. The peak sports a jam-packed site with views of Hyalite Reservoir below, other peaks in the Gallatin Range, and the Bridger and Crazy Mountain Ranges … If you want to shave off some time and distance you can head straight up to the summit right as you enter the cirque. 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. © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. Alex Lowe Peak on the left. Looking west from the summit. Blackmore, a volcanic peak named after Mary Blackmore, a Bozeman resident who died from pneumonia in the summer of 1872, can be accessed via two trailheads near Hyalite Reservoir; one is just before the reservoir and the second is right near the parking lot at the reservoir. 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. About halfway in we found ourselves in a beautiful meadow full of vibrant wildflowers. There was still plenty of daylight by the time we got back to the car, as expected, and for once we weren’t completely drained of energy. 9,449 feet (2,880 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 … Much of it is a dull hike through dense forest, and Blackmore Lake, which seems to be drying up, is one … Notice the smile and lack of sweat. Follow the curve to the right and drive for another mile or so, following the signs to take a left onto Hyalite Canyon Road. I think it’s worthy of a name…I’ll call it Trigonal Peak. 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. The Gallatin Range extends for miles in every direction and two prominent peaks, Alex Lowe Peak (named after the late mountaineer Alex Lowe, a Bozemanite who died in an avalanche in 1999 while climbing in Tibet) and Mount Bole, rise above a cirque to the south. There is nothing distinctive in this name. This is the map posted on the trail bulletin board, next to all the bear warnings. Blackmore Today I decided to run/hike up to Mount Blackmore, which is a 10,154 ft peak, just 20 miles south of Bozeman. Join us for a hike to Fox Meadow in Hyalite. This trail climbs around 3700' from the Blackmore trailhead in Hyalite canyon (alternately accessed from the reservoir) to the summit Mt. This route follows Hyalite Ridge from the Blackmore-Elephant saddle. 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. Anyway, probably the main attraction of Hyalite Canyon is Hyalite Reservoir, which lies about 12 miles (19 km) up the road. Routes Also, located at the base of Mount Blackmore is Hyalite Reservoir. In his petition Mr. Waite states, “One can hardly find a valley in the Western part of the United States which has not a Middle Creek. 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. It’s reasonably steep. This non-motorized lake cabin is situated near Hyalite Reservoir and is ideal for fishing, floating, and relaxing. That is definitely NOT Mount Blackmore in the distance. Mount Blackmore (far right) as seen from Bozeman. 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. 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. Sees first Wilderness designation in more than 30 years Forest to Blackmore Lake, Mount Blackmore saddle a. 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