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Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
Cross Storm Castle Creek right at the start of the hike.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
Expect a steady uphill grade under tall forest cover for just over a mile.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
Stop at the occasional opening in the trees for a break and a view.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
Take a small detour to an open meadow with an excellent view of Storm Castle Peak.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
Morning light filtering through the trees lends a magical touch to the scenery.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
A better vantage point of Storm Castle Peak and the Gallatin Canyon.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
The trail connects with a dirt Forest Service road.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
The Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout can be reserved for the night.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
The Spanish Peaks, a subrange of the Madison Range, are visible from Garnet Mountain.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
Catch a great view of the Hyalite peaks to the east.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
10/22/2017
The snowcapped peaks of the Gallatin and Madison Range are all around you.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
06/22/2017
There's always a colorful display of wildflowers in the spring.