Tronsen Ridge — Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2022

Agree with prior reports that the road to the south trailhead is pretty rough in places but passable in a high clearance vehicle. In addition to the great views, there are abundant Tweedy’s lewisias and balsam roots. Also saw purple clematis, prairie smoke, and bitterroot. Mosquitoes are bad in the parking area where there is a lot water, but disappear once you get away from that area. Next time I will do a one way parking a vehicle at the bottom of the road to the north trailhead and then driving to start the hike at the higher south trailhead. The road to the north trailhead is seriously bad, so parking just off 97 and walking the road back to car at the end of the trip is recommended. It’s a long, rutted 3.5 mile road walk, but there are lots of flowers to distract you right now. More Tweedy’s lewisias than I’ve ever seen. There are better views closer to the south trailhead, but better flowers towards the north. Do it as a one way and see it all.