Flesher Pass to Rogers Pass on the CDT

Helena National Forest, Montana

Went to see Woody from the PCT as he works his way towards the end of the CDT. Hiked the stretch of trail between Flesher Pass and Rogers Pass then gave him a ride into Lincoln for the night. Ran into a patch of chokecherries that are just about ripe.

Got lucky for a bit as the wind created a small smoke free zone where we were at.

Looking north from a high point by the trail I could see where the fire in the Alice Creek drainage was chugging away. I was just up there 6 weeks ago. Hate to see it all burning.

Kicked up an elk and startled several grouse, or rather they startled me. Did see some weird wildlife sightings like all these ants on whats left of this flower.

...and lots of butterflies.

The trail was in perfect shape for cruising lots of miles without a lot of effort. It was amazing how quickly 11 miles went by. Then I had to turn around and go back to my car so I could drive around and give Woody a ride to Lincoln.

Someone put up a few new CDT markers that I haven't seen in the area before. They are like the ones along the PCT. I like the old wood signs used in the past but these will likely last a lot longer.

It was a good day and I am looking forward to seeing Woody at the north end of the trail.