Sagebrush personal hiking blog
CDT Montana 2016
Day 26, July 31, Sunday.
Start 21-070M along majestic ridge, about 13 miles bofore Stemple Pass
Stop 22-045M 2.3 miles beyond Flesher Pass
Miles walked: 27.3
Camp last night was just down from a high exposed ridge with great views, so I get to start the day walking in glory on high ridge.
Arty self portrait in early morning sun.
CDT Montana 2016
Day 25, July 30, Saturday.
Start 20-040WT first spring pass MacDonald Pass
Stop 21-070M along majestic ridge, about 13 miles bofore Stemple Pass
Miles walked: 27.0
Train whistles sounded clearly in the night, making me think of home.
Even early in the morning the scenery is showing more variety than recent hiking.
I met southbounder Brazil Nut early in the day, and no other hikers later on. She reported on how rare the water sources are ahead of me.
The trail passes by the ruin of a trestle. Fallen trees seem to help support the structure.
CDT Montana 2016
Day 24, July 29, Friday.
Start 19-529XX Bison Mountain Loop
Stop 20-040WT first spring pass MacDonald Pass
Miles walked: 26.6
The morning opened with a skree/talus field to add some variety.
The trail followed a forest road for several miles. Then went on path and switched from road to road to path, rather confusing.