The good weather stretch seems like it will never end. Hiked to knoll (7338') just N of junction of Basalt Ridge and Garland Peak trails. Great snow free spot to soak in the 360 amazing views of everything from Rainer to Stuart Range to Monte Cristo to Glacier to Dome to Maude and Fernow.
Road is quite good shape. Trail to Basalt Pass in good shape and buggy. After Basalt Pass at around 6000, lots of blow downs to navigate, but manageable. Intermittent snow on ridge at around 6200, but easy to avoid or walk on. NO bugs on ridge when terrain opens up. More snow on Garland Peak trail. Early for flowers, but a few nice patches of anemone and avalanche lily. Surprised a bear hanging out in the snow on the ridge - he bolted. Couple of marmots.
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