Winter Wildlife Closures on Mt. Jumbo, Mt. Dean Stone Begin December 1

Winter Wildlife Closures on Mt. Jumbo, Mt. Dean Stone Begin December 1
By Moosetrack Megan

Posted: November 30, 2022

Fast Facts

Upper Mount Dean Stone Preserve trails are closed to dogs to protect wintering elk from December 1 to May 1, but some lower trails remain open to dogs year-round.
Most of Mount Jumbo closes to all recreational use during winter to protect wintering elk, deer and other wildlife. The closure also helps protect recreationists and neighbors from avalanche danger on Jumbo’s steeper slopes.
Jumbo’s North Zone, including areas north of the Saddle Road, is closed from December 1 to May 1.
Jumbo’s South Zone, south of the Saddle Road, is closed from December 1 to March 15.
On Jumbo, the “L” and I-90 trails remain open all year, and dogs must be leashed during the winter closure.
On Mount Dean Stone, the Barmeyer and Sousa trails remain open to dogs during the closure.
Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers for the “Elk Spotters” program.
Call 721-PARK or visit www.missoulaparks.org for more information.