A view of Flathead Lake with inverted weather over its southern half! (Keith Hammer photos)
Seventeen Swan Rangers hiked the Switchback Trail on a sunny November 5, 2016, in anticipation of voting on November 8!
With 81 switchbacks, this allowed them to turn right 81 times and left 81 times, resulting in a perfectly balanced outing!
Click here for a map of the Switchback Trail.
Brand new sign.
Brand new buckshot!
A photo of the Rangers (near top of knob/ridge), taken while "leading from the rear," with evergreen ceanothus in foreground!
Group photo of cedar waxwings . . .
. . . which had perhaps been feeding on nearby mountain ash berries?
A good pack mule will sway its back to avoid hitting its pack on a tree alongside the trail. This tree makes it easy for the mule!
Fungal art on a trailside log!
A shady section of Alpine Trail #7! Enjoy hiking the high country while you can!
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.
When hiking in bear country, remember to carry bear spray and avoid the 3-D's: dawn, dusk, and darkness.
Big game hunting season runs Oct 22 - Nov 27, so wear "hunter orange" when hiking!
Everyone is welcome!