Strolling south along Breadloaf Mountain! (Keith Hammer photos)

Nine Swan Rangers hiked to Birch Lake in the Jewel Basin Hiking Area Saturday, August 3, then five continued on to top Breadloaf Mountain via Crater Notch!

It was a wonderfully cool day for hiking, following a day of refreshing rains!

A group photo at Malfunction Junction above Camp Misery!

Birch Lake from its outlet.

"Roger's Route" up Breadloaf, with Crater Notch left of center, Mount Aeneas second peak from left.

A view of Flathead Lake from atop Breadloaf Mountain, as clouds drift by!

Finally, lunch atop the southern end of Breadloaf, with Crater Lake left of center and Crater Mountain right of center!

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!