When animals are forced to flee, they burn precious body fat that they depend upon for survival. Trail Descriptions Polecat Creek Loop Trail Easy. This level trail begins on the north side of the Grassy Lake Road near the Flagg Ranch Information Station. Take the trail in either direction. The west side of the trail follows a bench above Polecat Creek.
Thermal activity keeps the creek open and attractive to waterfowl and other wildlife.
Look for trumpeter swans, goldeneye ducks and occasional river otters. Coyotes and moose also frequent this riparian area. The north and east sides of the loop trail traverse a dense conifer forest consisting of mature lodgepole pines, sub-alpine firs and Engelmann spruce trees. A temporary sign marks the trail junction at the northeast corner of the Polecat Creek Loop. To reach the Flagg Canyon trail, travel east from the junction.