Blacktip Peak sits at the head of three drainages, with easy access and outstanding views.
- July 2, 2006
- Team: Art
- Summit: Peak ~8490'
- About 4 miles
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After our hard hike up McCabe Peak yesterday, we were not interested in anything too hard. Black Tip looked like a good way to loosen up our tired legs. |
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We parked at Fisher Creek Saddle and strolled up onto the ridge. There was a little scrambling, and some snow. Jake, the malamut, kept running off chasing the scent of elk. We saw them- he didn't. We finally put him on a leash and took turns getting our arms dislocated. |
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It's only about 1 1/2 miles to the top, where we were treated to fantastic views. We luxuriated in not having to walk much and spent over an hour on the summit, eating and sightseeing. |
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| The Cougar Creek drainage looked wet and green. |  |
French Creek also looked pretty and lush. |
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Looking south, we could see Payette Lake, Brundage Mountain, and Brundage reservoir. We made a loop out of it, and ambled back to the car. Cervesas in the snow bank! |
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