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Distant mountains and the beginnings of fall color, on a perfect late August day high on Bottleneck Lake Trail.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Bottleneck Peak, 6,782 ft., watches over the clear blue-green waters of Bottleneck Lake. Seen looking south from the north shore of the lake.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Bottleneck Lake in the pretty, sunlit forest, is a sparkling, alpine gem in the cirque below Bottleneck Peak, 6,782 feet.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Mountains and forested valleys into the distance, are seen to the north from the high switchbacks of Bottleneck Lake Trail.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
The beautiful conifer forest and nearby mountain peaks, on this scenic stretch of Bottleneck Lake Trail.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Purple fireweed among the conifers. Views of mountains near and far, as Bottleneck Lake Trail climbs higher.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Nice views of nearby mountains come into view through the trees as Bottleneck Lake Trail climbs.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
The nearby forested ridge to the east is the opposite side of the Snow Creek valley. Although unseen, Snow Creek runs along the bottom of the valley below. Seen from Bottleneck Lake Trail.
Sep 1, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Massive Bottleneck Peak at 6,782 ft. (center left), is nearby to the west, as seen from high on Snow Lake Trail.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Looking down the Snow Creek valley from high on Snow Lake Trail, from the nearby ridges to the mountains in the distance, on a perfect late August morning.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Early morning at Snow Lake. As the clear blue-green lake waters fade into the mountain reflections - it doesn't get any better. Waking up to this is why we backpack.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Surrounding rugged walls are perfectly reflected in glassy Snow Lake in the early morning.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Dawn at Snow Lake, as the sun's rays light up the top of the unnamed peak that watches over Snow Lake.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Last light of a late August evening at Snow Lake.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Evening panorama of Snow Lake.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Last evening sunlight tickles the tree tops as beautiful Snow Lake and its mountains slip into the shadows of night.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
The sparkling, clear, blue-green waters of Snow Lake backed by the steep sides of the rocky ridges that surround it.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
An unnamed peak and the steep, rocky ridges leading to it, rise above the south side of Snow Lake.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Snow Lake, a pretty alpine lake, is in a cirque at the foot of an unnamed peak, and rocky walls of the surrounding ridges.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
A sturdy boardwalk crosses Snow Creek, the outlet creek of Snow Lake, and its surrounding wet areas, where the lake flows into the creek.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Bottleneck Peak, 6,782 ft. (upper center), pokes up above its nearby massive, forested shoulders. Seen to the west from high on Snow Lake Trail.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
A nearby unnamed peak, and Snow Creek in the valley below, are seen through a break in the trees along Snow Lake Trail. Although it can't be seen, Snow Lake is in the cirque below the unnamed peak.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Snow Creek running through the dense, lush undergrowth.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Nice mountain views are seen looking down the trail corridor, in this dense conifer forest.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
The beautiful forest and its hilly terrain, that Snow Lake Trail travels through. Nearby forested mountains are glimpsed through the trees. Although hard to make out, the Snow Creek valley drops off on the left.
Aug 31, 2024 near Bonners…, ID
Harrell Forest Parking
Aug 23, 2024 near Bigfork, MT
Trailhead pavilion
Aug 23, 2024 near Bigfork, MT
Entrance to parking lot
Aug 23, 2024 near Bigfork, MT
Upper Priest Lake is seen through the trees as Plowboy MountainTrail begins to climb the north side of Plowboy Mountain.
Aug 21, 2024 near Nordman, ID
Nice views of the mountains far into the distance to the northeast, and close by meadows far below, are seen from the north side of Plowboy Mountain.
Aug 21, 2024 near Nordman, ID
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