Mount Jumbo Elk Winter Range Closed to Recreation

The North Zone of Mount Jumbo has been closed to protect elk that winter on the slopes just above Missoula. When winter snows deplete forage at higher elevations, about 75 elk move to Jumbo’s lower slopes to feed. To help increase the elk herd’s chance for winter survival, critical areas of the mountain are closed seasonally to recreational use. Mount Jumbo's North Zone, from the Saddle Road to the north, is closed from December 1 until May 1. The South Zone, from the Saddle Road south to I-90, is closed from December 1 to March 15. The Saddle Road is located at the north end of Lincoln Hills Drive. Recreation in the area will not be allowed until next spring. Maps and more information are available at www.missoulaparks.org..