North from Priscilla, the trail follows the ridge tops for another eight miles to Marmot Peak, and on…
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Priscilla Peak; from the ridge
Above the switchbacks, from 4,800 feet to about 6,000, trail 433 follows a steep ridge for a couple of miles to a mile or so below the peak. It is mostly hidden in heavy timber but happily sheltered from the wind, a pretty trail but without clear views of the surrounding terrain until the ridge top opens up and accommodates views to the north and east that are mesmerizing. I was captivated by the sun, the clouds and the sky as you can see in the following photos, which are offered with no further comments.
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October 9, 2009
Priscilla Peak Lookout
The Priscilla Peak Lookout sits atop 7,005 foot Priscilla Peak in the Sundance Ridge roadless area in the Cabinet Mountains of western Montana. I will post more photos and a story about yesterday’s hike up to it over the next few days (until most everyone gets tired of high country photos).
