Blodgett Creek Trail

Bitterroot National Forest, Montana

Looking for a trail that might be mostly snow free led me down the Bitterroot Valley to Blodgett Canyon. It was a good choice for the first day of temps in the 60's for a while. Lots of critters were out from ground squirrels, lots of different birds, butterflies and even a seldom seen snake.

Depending on where I was in the canyon different flowers were blooming. Lots of White Trillium in the lower canyon and a profusion of bright yellow Glacier Lillie's further up the canyon. Seeing the spring blooms let me know that the Mothers Day snow storm of 2 days ago is not slowing spring down.

Blodgett creek was flowing with more water than I have ever seen in it before. With lots of snow still in the higher reaches of the valley and all over the peaks I think high water flow will continue for a long time yet. In places where the creek widened, the slower water was so clear that I could see small 8 inch trout cruising about. I hope they will like my fly offering the next time I am up there.