Pattee Canyon Recreation Area, Lolo National Forest, Montana
Following a rain and snow filled week in western Montana I decided to stay a bit closer to the house for today's adventure. I also wanted to stay below the snow line and look to see what flowers were blooming. So Mount Sentinel via Hellcat Canyon was my choice. Doesn't look like much but there is a 2,000 foot gain to the top.
Not as many flowers blooming yet as I was expecting for this far into spring. But after a long winter each was nice to look at. A few hundred feet from the top in the last stand of pines I located some Pasque Flowers. One of my favorite flowers so I was happy to find them.
Yoda went with me again this week. He had to get his photo taken on the summit. I wish he would smile more in the pictures.
Looking north into the Rattlesnake Wilderness you can see the snow. Looks like the rivers will be flowing strong for most of the summer.
On the way down the south and west side of the mountain I came across lots of Shooting Stars blooming in a grass filled meadow. They were very spread out but there were lots of them.
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