Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
From the trailhead, you'll quickly come to and cross a large footbridge over Bowman Creek. Bowman Creek is known to the Kootenai tribe as "Big Strawberries."
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
Hike up the dense forest of Cerulean Ridge.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
This small creek originates from a spring higher up on the ridge.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
As you crest the ridge, more sunlight is penetrating the forest canopy, allowing for beautiful beargrass blooms.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
Dense growth covers the southern slopes of Cerulean Ridge, a sign of recovery after a 1988 fire in the area.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
A peek of Lower Quartz Lake to the southwest from the switchbacks heading down the ridge.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
Quartz Lake is a gem among Glacier's backcountry lakes.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
Cool off on hot summer days by dipping into the lake.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
There are campsites at the foot of Lower Quartz Lake when sites at Quartz Lake are full.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
Lower Quartz Lake's shoreline is harder to access than Quartz Lake. Be prepared for bugs if venturing in July.
Stephanie Keene
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07/06/2019
Crossing Quartz Creek on a long and narrow footbridge.