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 More from JM Eastern Gorge wildflower hikes April 17, 2016 Coyote Labyrinth Loop March 26, 2016 Tilly Jane to Cooper Spur shelter February 7, 2016 Pocket Creek snowshoe January 31, 2016