Wilderness • Curated by Experience

Explore Montana & Wyoming backcountry regions.

Access notes, seasonal conditions, routes, and regulations for some of the most remote wilderness areas in the Lower 48. Built from on-the-ground experience in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and expanding to neighboring wild lands.

Bob Marshall Complex Browse Regions

Real intel from hunters, anglers, and trekkers who've been there.

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Montana • Wyoming • Northern Rockies
Map showing wilderness regions covered by BonedOut

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Access • Seasons • Routes • Conditions

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

1.5 million acres of roadless wilderness spanning three designated areas: The Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and Scapegoat Wildernesses. Home to grizzlies, wolves, elk herds, and some of the most remote terrain in the Lower 48. Known for challenging access, dramatic peaks, and exceptional hunting and fishing.

  • Access via trailheads on east and west sides
  • Stock-friendly trails, extensive river systems
  • Prime elk, deer, and trout habitat
  • Wilderness permits required for overnight trips
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

Nearly 1 million acres of high-elevation terrain straddling the Montana-Wyoming border. Features the Beartooth Plateau with hundreds of alpine lakes, granite peaks above 12,000 feet, and vast tundra ecosystems. Popular for backpacking, climbing, and high-country fishing.

  • Access from Cooke City, Red Lodge, and Yellowstone
  • High-elevation lakes and streams packed with cutthroat
  • Mountain goat and bighorn sheep country
  • Limited season due to snow (July-September typically)
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Glacier National Park

Over 1 million acres on the spine of the Continental Divide in northwest Montana. Rugged peaks, alpine meadows, pristine lakes, and remnant glaciers. Home to grizzly bears, mountain goats, and wolverines. Backcountry permits required and highly competitive during summer season.

  • Permit system (reservations open in advance)
  • No hunting; fishing allowed with Montana license
  • Extensive trail network, backcountry chalets
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road access seasonal
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Yellowstone National Park

2.2 million acres spanning Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho — America's first national park. Famous for geothermal features, vast wildlife populations (bison, elk, wolves, grizzlies), and remote backcountry. Backcountry camping requires permits; some areas closed seasonally for wildlife protection.

  • Backcountry permit system (reserve or walk-up)
  • No hunting; fishing with park regulations
  • Thermal hazards, wildlife encounters common
  • Winter backcountry skiing and snowshoeing allowed
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