Index of encounters is a required measure under the remoteness from inside indicator. The remoteness from inside indicator is under the opportunities for solitude monitoring question for the solitude or primitive and unconfined recreation quality.

This measure is reported as a single value for report year.

The table here shows reported encounters trends at Absaroka-Beartooth. As ever, selected measures have filled grey circle, and colors indicate an upward, stable, or downward reported trend. Unselected measures can also be recorded, and are shown as hollow circles in the appropriate color.