Great Bear Wilderness, Protected wilderness in Flathead National Forest, Montana.
The Great Bear Wilderness extends across 286,700 acres of untamed land, featuring mountains, dense forests, and the Middle Fork Flathead River.
Established by Congress in 1978, this area connects with Glacier National Park and forms part of the extensive Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
The territory holds ancestral significance for the Salish, Kootenai, Pend d'Oreille, and Blackfeet peoples who utilized these lands for hunting and gathering.
Visitors can explore 300 miles of hiking trails throughout the wilderness, with access points available from U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 83.
The Schafer Meadows contains the only permitted airstrip within the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, predating the area's wilderness designation.
Location: Montana
Operator: United States Forest Service
Website: http://travel.state.mt.us/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=690&siteid=1
GPS coordinates: 48.18610,-113.58400
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:51
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