Looking up the Swan Valley from Sixmile Peak! (Susan Brueggeman photo)
Twelve Swan Rangers hiked the Sixmile Lookout Trail on a somewhat smokey Saturday, August 27, 2016!
There's no longer a fire lookout there, but the fantastic views remain!
Click here for a map of the Sixmile Lookout Trail.
Swan Lake, with Flathead Lake and Valley in the distance! (Susan Brueggeman photo)
There's a break in Alpine Trail #7 between Sixmile and Broken Leg mountains, but that rugged country can be seen from the top of Sixmile Peak! (Pat Jaquith photo)
There are great views of Hall Peak from the junction of Sixmile and Alpine 7 trails! (Susan Brueggeman photo)
Sixmile Trail offers a number of great lunch spots too! (Pat Jaquith photo)
The only way to improve upon huckleberries is to throw in a few whortleberries as well! (Pat Jaquith photo)
The fairies that live beneath the twisted stalk plants have already decorated for the holidays! (Pat Jaquith 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!