This week we revisited some areas that we always enjoy. The ride to Big River from Granite creek trailhead is a nice easy leisurely ride. It warmed up here in Montana this week, but most of this trail is shaded, so it wasn’t too terribly hot.

We did encounter another Griz. This year sightings seem to be quite common. This one was a little pissed and carried on in the brush blowing snot and snorting, but that was the extent of it. We moved through and he kept his foul mood in check. 

We dropped down to the river via the shortcut trail and had a little picnic. This area is very pretty and the fishing is usually pretty good.

Its about a 12 mile round trip ride, so pretty easy day trip.

Then Banjo and I took a little trip up McGinnis creek in the North Fork. Banjo is a fun little horse, but spoils quick and can be a PIA when he doesn’t have his head in the game. Plan was to have a little one on one time so we could correct any bad behavior.

We spent a few hours riding on these old trails and he was perfect.

This is just beautiful country to ride and explore. These old trails will be somewhat overgrown with alders and brush at times, but you can usually push through and the trail will open up again. Great for schooling a horse to deal with some adverse trail conditions.

It won’t be long and the summer season will come to an end. Get out there and enjoy!