The best goat views? From a distance

With the hiking season well underway, the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Goat Ambassador Program is in full swing. The snow has disappeared; the trail to Scotchman Peak is cleared of downed trees and is in great shape. This is also an outstanding year for beargrass — a “mass bloom” occurs once every five to 10 years and this is it! Before the meadows you will encounter amazing mountainsides full of the beautiful flower. The meadows are stunning. And once you break out of the trees onto the rocks you will most likely encounter mountain goats.