From Marias Pass hike Summit Trail to the junction with the Continential Divide Trail. Head to Rt., about 1.11 mi from trailhead (dist. from arcview). Plot is on left side of trail. Head due W about 0.07 mi. Plot is before stream
Many trees in area have >90 degree bend in trunk at about 3-6 ft. Snow damage? The Vaccinium has been almost completely denuded in this area by some sort of caterpillar or other insect larva.
Animal, general
Abundant elk pellets. Bear scat. Heavy browse. Animal paths, probably to stream.