A view of Flathead Lake from "the overlook!" (Keith Hammer photos)
Eleven Swan Rangers hiked the Phillips Trail on Saturday, March 12, 2016!
The trail is free of snow as far as "the overlook" and the Rangers somehow managed the hike between rain showers!
Click here for a map of the Phillips Trail.
The Rangers step up a bit of the 1,200 foot climb to "the overlook."
Oregon grape flowers are budding out at lower elevations!
The most snow seen prior to "the overlook."
A sentinel snag at "the overlook!"
The Rangers discuss a detailed map of the Phillips, Crane and Beardance Trails: "You are here!"
Rain moves back in across Flathead Lake as the Rangers get back to their cars!
The Swan Rangers meet every Saturday at the Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast at 8:30, leaving at 9:30 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.
Everyone is welcome!