R.E.Johnson 1967 Journal July 10 Elkhorn Mtus., Baker Co., Oregon (cont.) snow a short way above the lake (way below timber- line) but little near the top. The east face is steep & rugged but not cliff-like. Timber grows to the top of the peak (except the last 5 ft) on all sides except the east. The various cirques over looking Pine Creek Reservoir are similar to Elkhorn's east face except that they are north facing & have more timber. They have snow & cliff at a low elevation. Twin Lakes can be readily seen from Elkhorn pk & the ridge overlooking Pine Creek. The cliff above these lakes (east facing) look better for finches than those seen so far. Rock Creek Butte (9105), the highest in the range, has a more barren look than the other peaks, suggesting it is nearing timberline. Trees do grow to the top however. Red Heather grows near the top on the south slope (the 1st seen in these mtns). The north face is beautiful rosy finch habitat even though there are scattered white-barked pinetrees. Rock Creek Lake lies below & is 15% covered by ice. The cirque face is steep with many large cliffs & considerable snow at all levels. The rocks are cold to the touch! Flowers are different than those seen elsewhere & include Buttercups, Spotted Saxifrage, Mtn. Sorrel,