West Boulder Trail

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created Jul 9, 2016
West Boulder Trail, MT
Hiking

Hike #2 of our 2016 Montana trip: Today the weather was going to be potentially sketchy at higher elevations, so we decided to try something a little more sheltered. We did a 10 mile hike (5 miles out-and-back) on the West Boulder Trail, which follows the West Boulder River and passes through the West Boulder Meadows in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

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Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 08:23

West Boulder Trail, MT

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That Montana Sky never fails to impress.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 07:35

West Boulder Trail, MT

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@reneetougas cools off at a water break.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 06:50

West Boulder Meadows, MT

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This picture totally does not do these wildflowers any justice. @reneetougas tells me flowers never photograph well in bright sunlight. If you want better pretty flower pictures, check out her journal instead.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 05:43

West Boulder Meadows, MT

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West Boulder Meadows was the popular place today among hikers, backpackers, fly fishermen, and Montana grass-fed beef.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 05:25

West Boulder Trail, MT

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While storms seemed to constantly threaten the upper elevations for the entire day, down in the valley was quite pleasant.

Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 05:22

West Boulder Trail, MT

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Sat Jul 9, 2016 @ 05:16

West Boulder Trail, MT

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The West Boulder Trail follows along the West Boulder River. On a hot day (like today) there is plenty of opportunities to cool off in the water, which is numbingly cold. There seems to be a bit of a post forest fire theme happening in these Montana hikes...