After a fun time relaxing on the South Fork of the Flathead , it was time to head back. We crossed the river and headed back up Young's Creek the way we had come.
Heading Back, Adin and Zia |
Gary, Adin and Zia
on the Trail Photo by Dona |
Adin on the Trail
Photo by Dona |
Gary, Adin and Zia
on the Trail Photos by Dona |
It was another hot day, and we stopped near Hahn Cabin to cool off and have a snack.
Zia, Andrea and Dona | Steve cooling off | Andrea cooling off |
Zia cooling off |
From Hahn Cabin the trail goes up the creek and through the Hahn meadows. There were quite a few camps along the way, not surprising as there is good grass there and it's pretty country.
Dona and Max,
Andrea, Adin and Zia |
Andrea, Adin and Zia | Adin and Dona |
The fireweed was in full bloom, and it made a wonderful contrast with the black and white landscape of burned trees.
Fireweed |
Photo by Dona |
Fireweed
Photo by Dona |
Adin picked some fireweed as we went along and used it to decorate his hat. It was pretty spectacular! As opposed to his boots...
Adin's Hat
Photo by Dona |
Photo by Dona |
Adin's Hat |
Photo by Dona |
Photo by Dona |
Photo by Dona |
Gary, Adin and Zia on the trail
Photo by Dona |
Photo by Dona |
Young's Creek
Photo by Dona |
Adin and Zia on the Trail |
We stopped at Charlie Young's Cabin for a breather before lunch and a chance to enjoy a last view of the Young's Creek drainage.
Horses at Charlie Young's Cabin | View from Charlie Young's Cabin | View from Charlie Young's Cabin |
And some clowning around...
Andrea and Zia | ... in Charlie Young's Cabin |
Dona, heading back out |
We stopped at the same spot for lunch as we did on the way in.
Dona, Steve, Zia, Andrea and Adin | Dona, Steve, Zia, Andrea and Adin |
Dona, Gary, Steve, Zia, and Adin |
We were just sitting there enjoying the view and then Zia piped up. She had just found a stick-mimic caterpillar, from about three yards away. Wow! That kid has good eyeballs. I wish I could trade...
Stick Mimic Caterpillar |
And for the record, here's what Adin's shoes looked like...
Adin's Falling Apart Boots |
A good time was had by all.