Grizzly Basin

Lolo National Forest, Swan Mountains, Montana

Started this morning with a plan to summit Pyramid Mountain, but due to visible steep snow pack high up on the mountain the plan shifted to a nearby trailhead and the quest to find my way into  Grizzly Basin. Why I would intentionally go search for an old unmaintained trail going to a place called Grizzly Basin is a whole different discussion. One of the ponds on the approach trail had lots of activity, but this one duck was cruising around keeping to itself just having a grand old time. He had some class.

Beautiful blue skies with a few fluffy clouds made the day really nice. Found a waterfall that was unexpected as I neared the basin, right below the snow line. Pretty sure I also found the back door to 3 different mountain summits that define the border of the Bob Marshal Wilderness. I will have to make another trip up there and spend the night so I can get to the summits. It would be to far for a long day trip for my old legs.

 The drive home was full of wildlife, from several deer on the side of the road to Eagles and lots of smaller birds, then finally a band of Bighorns that I thought were going to run out into the road. I was past them by the time I could get the camera out and get at least one picture. So I got their backsides while they walked along the road…but at least they were facing traffic! Not many folks have to worry about all the critters we have here as traffic issues. But thats why we live here, and it's great.