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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: Shoshone

The United States Congress designated the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in 1978 and it now has a total of 943,648 acres. Spanning the Montana-Wyoming border on the Shoshone, Gallatin, and Custer National Forests, the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness is the juncture of two mountain ranges (Beartooth and Absaroka) with differing geologic types. The Absaroka Range (prounounced ab-ZORE-kuh, the Crow Indian word for crow) is of volcanic origin, while the Beartooth Range, named for a spike of rock…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: Shoshone reservable?

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: Shoshone is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

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