Looking out over Mud Lake and Birch Flats. (Keith Hammer photos)
Four Swan Rangers hiked a short loop along and downslope of the Echo - Broken Leg Trail on Saturday, September 17!
Who would have thought that using GPS to measure the acreage of the loop would be gross and perhaps overshadow the colorful puns and foliage?
The bridge over Birch Creek.
Broadleaf's like willow, cottonwood and mountain maple are turning color in this old DNRC logging unit!
Bee on mullen flowers.
Wild raspberry!
Fireweed seed!
Snowberries!
The Swan Rangers meet every Saturday at the Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast at 7:30, leaving at 8:30 for a partial day outing in the northern Swan Mountains and foothills.
They carpool from the Swan River School parking lot next to the Cafe.
When hiking in bear country, remember to carry bear spray and avoid the 3-D's: dawn, dusk, and darkness.
Everyone is welcome!