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 Elk Country Walking Trail - Missoula, MT Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 46° 55.074 W 114° 01.964
11T E 725926 N 5200315
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Centre is just outside of Missoula at exit 101 on I-90, a mile or so east of the Missoula Airport. From the exit it is north about 300-400 metres on Grand Creek Road, on the west side.
Waymark Code: WMN2YK
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2014
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is an organization whose mandate is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. In that vein they have created the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center (RMEF) to inform, educate and entertain concerned and/or interested passers-by.
This walking trail begins at the front of the grounds of the centre, just east of the parking lot and heads north from there. It winds through the 22 acre grounds, through typical elk habitat. Though one is unlikely to see elk, other than bronze ones, it is suggested that one watch for white-tailed deer, turkeys, bald eagles, owls, trout and other wildlife that frequent the property while on the trail. For those with not a lot of time or energy, this trail offers a nice, easy walk on relatively flat terrain through a wooded area. There are nine interpretive stops along the trail.
The centre features conservation and hunting heritage exhibits, a Lewis and Clark display, an impressive collection of world record elk mounts, a western wildlife diorama and a state of the art conservation theatre. There are several bronze elk sculptures to be found here, as well. The centre was financed by public donations, and as a result, there are possibly 1,000 donated pavers in the walkway in front of the main building.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center is proud to be one of the newest and best conservation education facilities in the Northwest. The Elk Country Visitor Center features hands-on conservation and hunting heritage exhibits for all ages. The Center also includes a Lewis and Clark display, an impressive collection of world record elk mounts, a western wildlife diorama and a state of the art conservation theater. Shoppers will also enjoy the Elk Country gift shop full of beautiful wildlife art and many hand crafted and Montana-made creations. The public is welcome and admission is free. Open year round.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Missoula, Montana, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 6 million acres--an area larger than Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Great Smoky Mountains national parks combined. RMEF is also a strong voice for hunters in access, wildlife management, and conservation policy issues. RMEF members, partners, and volunteers, working together as Team Elk, are making a difference all accross elk country.
From Visit Montana
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Dogs on leash allowed, bikes allowed on paved trail only.
Trail type: Some dirt, some paved
Parking: Not Listed
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