Journal R.E. Johnson 1968 Aug 16 Missoula to Superior to north Bitterroot Mtns Montana that a road attains in the Bitterroot Mtns north of Lolo Pass. While the mountains are considerably lower than so. of Lolo Pass, the lack of green overprint along the main ridges on the Hamilton & Wallace Topographic Maps of the 1:250,000 series suggests there may still be alpine habitat here. Also the maps show numerous small lakes on the north sides of the main ridges suggesting the presence of cirques. The previously mentioned pass lies directly above (so.) Missoula Lake & its west Oregon Pk (7000 ft.). A trail & jeep road takes off up the ridge to the northwest. The road peters out but the trail continues for 2 miles ending at the nearest of 2 lakes (Bonanza Lakes) on the north side of the ridge. A branch of the trail descends to the lake & another continues on the ridge. I followed the trail past Bonanza Lakes until I was directly above Lost Lake. Total distance one way was 3 to 4 miles. This ridge forms the Idaho - Montana border. It is timbered on the south side & is steeper, more shaded, & is covered with low vegetation on the north side. Sometimes the trees (Lodgepole Pine, Subalpine Fir) reach the ridge top, but for most of its length they do not. Vegetation on the north slopes & ridge crest includes: yarrow, False dandelion (Agoseris), Bear Grass, Mtn. Harebell, Angelica, Red Indian Paint Brush, St. Johns Wort, dwarf red