382. Underbrush is scarce in this forest. A few Canthorus velutiny shapes were found: Two Snowshoe rabbits were seen about 9000 ft. el. One was eating horse manure in the trail; Deer tracks were seen 4 times on the 3 mile trail. This lodgepole area does not appear to be very valuable from the wildlife angle. Mac Laughlin says it is characteristic of the whole southwest corner of the park beyond Grand Lake. It is valuable as a protection or buffer area. Baker Gulch July 19, 1933. This morning Chief Ranger John Mac Laughlin, Ranger Fred and I rode horses from Holgarths' Ranch up Baker Gulch. Holgarth's trail takes in the willow bottom area of the valley, a narrow dry rocky strip of lodgepole 'pine' is next traversed, and then one comes to Baker Creek. A miled mining road leads off Baker Creek. From here from the lodgepole stand one goes through numerous swampy areas.