Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
07/03/2021
Hiking in the Martha Lake, enjoy the views of the Flathead Valley below, including Echo Lake and the more distant Flathead Lake.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
07/03/2021
Keep your eyes out for the mountain goats that frequent this region. These goats are mostly friendly and not terribly afraid of humans. Don't do anything to betray that trust.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
07/03/2021
On the trail to Birch Lake, catching your first glimpse of Martha Lake in the bowl below.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
07/03/2021
On the way down to Martha Lake at the appropriate access gully. It doesn't look that far... until you realize how steep it is!
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
07/03/2021
All will be worth it once you reach the shores of this rarely-visited emerald-colored lake.
Amber McDaniel
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07/03/2021
Then marvel at how far down you've come. Hint: the trial is almost at the top of this ridge!
Amber McDaniel
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07/03/2021
The boulder fields on the far side of the lake from where you approached make for a fun outing of rock-hopping.
Amber McDaniel
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07/03/2021
Be sure to hike around to the east shore to cool off in this spectacular little waterfalls... surrounded by huckleberry bushes, of course!
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
07/03/2021
A glimpse toward the waterfall from the opposing bouder field.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
07/03/2021
In this photo, you can faintly see the trail at nearly the top of the ridge on the left side. The easiest way to get there is to ascend where you descended, up the light-colored rock gully on mid-right side of the photo. Otherwise, be prepared for a LOT o