Left at 7:15, south then west through the Big Belt mountains. Unlike yesterday, the climb out of this dry high plain was relatively short. And no headwind, so I could enjoy the aromas from the purple sage and other flowering plants. But once at the pass, a rapid descent along Deep Creek awaited, with the smells of thick pine and cedar. Long downhill through the green canyon, giving up all the altitude gained yesterday. Then out into dry desert, and further fast downhill coasting, all the way to Townsend, 44 miles from and 1200 ft lower than White Sulphur Springs. After 2nd breakfast, on to Helena, crossing the Missouri again, with big trout visible. Thunderstorm approached Helena as I arrived.
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