Rattlesnake Recreation Area, Lolo National Forest, Montana
With a bit of a heat wave (for Montana at least) in place I got an early start on my way to summit Sheep Mountain. While the trailhead isn't the easiest to get to due to a lack of signs on the forest service roads I did expect to see someone else out on this close to Missoula mountain. The best trail sign is actually 1 1/2 miles up the trail.
It was hard to find a cloud in the sky most of the day. This was my view once the trees started thinning out.
Near the summit one side was mostly blooming purple...
...while around on the other side it was just about all white.
Being Montana and so close to town some interesting things get left at the summit. This however was a first for me.
The marker for the high point predates the USGS. I like this one. Its in good shape for having been there since 1934. Most of the ones around the area are dated in the early 60's.
The huckleberry crop is going to be great this year. I found a few ripe ones. Ate a handful and brought back enough to make the first batch of homemade huckleberry ice cream for this year.
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