July 6th
Originally, I had planned on just an in-and-out resupply at Homestake Lodge.
However, I had some problems with my water treatment and the timing worked for an overnight stay. Helen had sent my resupply package plus my replacement water filter. Yeah!
There were some great views of Butte. The city looks beautiful except for the fact it abuts a huge, active open pit mine. The trail goes very close to a 60 foot statue on the skyline of Butte. I couldn’t discern the name, but it was something like the Blessed Saint of Strip-mining or our Lady of Perpetual Hygiene.
Besides Butte, the trail went past an abandoned mine, complete with rusty ore car and steam engine. The trail also had new, remarkably well built bridges over creeks.
The temperature swings were interesting. At times it was overcast and in the 50s, perfect hiking weather. Then, it would get dark and a cold rain fell, causing me to stop and put on rain gear. To end the cycle, the sun came out, necessitating the removal of rain gear. Repeat.
NOTE: I am having trouble with WordPress, my blog provider,not adding photos. This stinks. I hope to resolve soon.
backpacking over the hill 