Scalplock Mountain Summit

Glacier National Park, Montana.

Pretty morning after the clouds of last night. Thought the snow would be less on Scalplock Mountain so off I went. Beargrass was really showing itself in a mass bloom and it continued most all the way to tree line.

The water crossing at Ole creek was high. If the swinging bridge wasn't in I would have had to turn around. Lots of snow melting, with lots more to come in the next week or two of warm weather. Can't tell from the photo but the water was more than waist deep. Had to wait for the bridge to stop swinging to be able to take this picture.

Most of the miles going up are in the trees so only fleeting views of the surrounding mountains. Once they do start to show the views are really impressive. This view is looking into the heart of Glaciers south end.

The final few hundred feet with the Fire Lookout Tower in view are pretty bare. One thing about this tower...it has the most solar panels on it of any fire tower I have seen.

Found the USGS summit marker this time. Didn't find it the last time I was up there.

Yoda has been my travel buddy all week, so I finally took his picture on the railing of the tower. He travels a lot without any effort. Must be using a Jedi mind trick on me!

After enjoying an early lunch with the great views, it was down the mountain and back to my vehicle.

Had planned on staying another night in West Glacier but by the time I got there all the campgrounds in the area were full. Called it a trip and headed home instead.