Tin Cup Creek - Bitterroot Mountains
10 Mile Day Hike - Late August 2021
10 Mile Day Hike - Late August 2021
This little guy provided a bit of entertainment on our way in through the lower forest.
The lichen draping from the trees never ceases to interest me.
We crossed the creek about three miles in. (This crossing becomes quite dangerous during high water season.)
We discovered some nice rock areas on the other side of the creek. Awesome places to wander and hang out!
Rock and water ... one of my favorite mountain combos! :)
I enjoy sharing my mountain adventures with family and friends. My girls are my most frequent hiking buddies. :)
The sights and sounds of flowing mountain water can be quite mesmerizing.
Almost to our destination for the day, at an old rock slide where the view really opens up for a bit.
Yes! Getting up high for open mountain views ... another one of my favorite things!! :)
Too close to get a panoramic shot of it all. This is looking back the way we just came from.
Looking directly across, we can see a pretty distinct avalanche path on this mountain.
Looking further up the canyon. The midday sun is bleaching our views a bit, but they are still awesome!
Stopping by the water on the way back. So peaceful and relaxing! (Except for the hornets flying around us.)
Such beautiful color! (I find joy in the many little things nature has to offer.)
Crossing the creek again. I stopped on some rocks part way to give my feet a break from the frigid water.
The water is shallow and slow, but the rocks are a bit tricky to walk on, taking longer to get across the icy stream.
This little bunny "hid" from us next to the trail, keeping so incredibly still except for the twitching of its nose!
My final photo from this hike. More beauty in the simple things. :)
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(Be sure to watch the video clips in full screen mode. You'll feel like you're there.)
