2015.06.27

Boulder Creek Falls

Hike in the Bitterroot south of Darby with the Sierra Club. We hiked up Boulder Creek to Boulder Creek Falls. The wildflowers were beautiful and the falls were going strong.

Most of us camped out Friday night at adjacent Sam Billings Memorial Campground, and the rest joined us at the trailhead Saturday morning. It was a great group of people and an inspiring day.

3 pages / 29 photos

Boulder Creek Trailhead, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Boulder Creek Trailhead

The elevation at the trailhead is 4500', and the trail ascends to the falls at a steady grade. It's about 1100' up to the falls, which are at 5600'. Bob was one of our Sierra club trip leaders along with Lorie.

Boulder Creek, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Boulder Creek

Indian Paintbrush, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Indian Paintbrush

Wildflowers, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Wildflowers

Wild Berry, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Wild Berry

The berry is backlit making the seeds inside the fruit visible.

Twinflower, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Twinflower

Wildflowers, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Wildflowers

The flowers were beautiful; they are also part of the food chain. These tiny bugs were busy having a nutritious lunch.

Dried Wildflowers, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Dried Wildflowers

Western Columbine, Boulder Creek Falls photo

Western Columbine