Clayton Lake viewed from Tongue Mountain, with Pioneer Ridge beyond. (Roger Benson photo)
Eighteen Swan Rangers broke into smaller groups and hiked Jewel Basin on Saturday, July 18, with most hiking out Tongue Mountain to overlook Clayton Lake!
The groups found wildflowers and wild bees galore at higher elevations, whether on Tongue Mountain or along Alpine 7 above Jewel Lakes!
Click here for a map of the Jewel Basin Hiking Area.
How about a nice meadow full of wildflowers for a view of Clayton Lake, Pioneer Ridge, and Great Northern Mtn. in the distance? (Roger Benson photo)
Alpine Trail #7 passes through some wonderful alpine meadows before connecting with the Tongue Mountain Trail! (Roger Bensone photo)
Some meadows are absolutely full of wildflowers, . . . (Fawn Simensen photo)
. . . wild bees . . . (Fawn Simensen photo)
. . . and more wild bees! (Fawn Simensen photo)
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!