JM went hiking December 30, 2015 5 miles 1,000 feet gained Bear Creek Rd to Patterson Ck Trail 1 Easy snowshoe into the edge of Flathead Nat'l Forest along a forest service road. Lots of animal tracks, including cougar and lynx. Snow was about 15-18" deep, fluffy powder. Trail Talk 1 person has hearted this trip. JM · January 5, 2016