West Boulder Trail

West Boulder Trail

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created Jul 10, 2016
West Boulder Trail, MT
Hiking

The West Boulder Trail is located outside of Livingston, MT in the Custer Gallatin National Forest which is part of the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness.

This was only our second hike in the Absaroka Range and like our first, at Passage Creek Falls (off route 89), it was through a forest fire area. Which means all the big trees are dead, and there is no tree cover. But on the upside, you have great views.

We did a 10 mile out and back hike which followed the West Boulder River. The terrain is relatively easy (some small climbs near the beginning) and delivers big rewards with the river and meadows.

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Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 18:44

Lots of fireweed thriving in this area of secondary succession. Also in the photo: wild lupine.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 18:41

Walking out and looking back at the West Boulder River through the meadow.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 17:49

It seems to me this is the life for a cow, free-range grazing in mountain pastures. Though I wonder if the bears bother them?

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 17:46

The burnt trees don't provide much cover but they do allow for a great view.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 17:30

Walking back after turning around at about 5 miles.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 16:08

Wildflowers, sun, boulders and my favorite people on the trail.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 15:56

Wildflowers in West Boulder meadow.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 15:28

Walking through cow pasture/meadow. Thankfully, the cows are friendly.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 14:47

The north end of the West Boulder Meadow.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 14:03

First mile of trail, easy going.

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