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Swan Rangers Hike Phillips Backwards!

Lunch and a great view of Flathead Lake! (Roger Benson photos)

Eight Swan Rangers hiked the Phillips Trail from the Estes Lake trailhead down to the overlook of Flathead Lake on a sunny Saturday, May 7!

Starting at the Estes Lake trailhead rather than the Phillips trailhead adds a bit of trail somewhat parallel to the Crane Mountain Road, but either saves a lot of climbing from the Beardance trailhead along Hwy 35!

Click here for a map.

 

Arrow-leafed balsamroot loves dry and sunny hillsides!

 

The male version of meadowrue has hangy-down parts that make the flowers look like little chandeliers!

 

The Rangers pause for a photo - and maybe to catch a breath?

 

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!


This article published on May 07, 2016 • [Permalink]