![]() ![]() Frequenting Free Cycles to fix up my 1970’s Peugeot road bike, I learned about bike maintenance and repair through many long days. During this time I became well acquainted with the community shop. ![]() All throughout college I relied on public transportation and commuting by bicycle. I graduated in 2020, receiving a Bachelors in Biology with a minor in Climate Change Studies. Citizens will be notified by press release, website postings, and email alerts.I moved to Missoula in the Fall of 2016 to attend the University of Montana. Forest Service, the city may temporarily close a few popular open space sites as a public safety precaution. Consequently, along with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the U.S. During fire season, western Montana’s vegetation, from grass to trees, is likely drought-stressed and tinder dry. The City of Missoula wants citizens to recreate safely in summer and fall. Wildfires, especially when wind-driven, can move at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Wildfire can happen in the blink of an eye and if you’re caught on a grassy, sun-drenched slope, such as Mount Sentinel, Mount Jumbo, or the North Hills when a fire starts, you can be in extreme danger. Fire Closuresĭuring fire season, conservation lands may be closed to protect citizens from wildfire. Sign up for email alerts of Conservation Lands closures. Help track the elk on their winter range: Jumbo Elk Spotters ProgramĬonservation lands may be closed to protect wildlife as needed, especially during the winter months. To help increase the elk herd’s chance for winter survival, citizens, staff and wildlife biologists have agreed to institute seasonal closures of critical areas of the mountain to all recreational use. When winter snows deplete forage at higher elevations, about 75 elk move to lower elevations on the slopes of Mt. Watch this site for updates.Įach winter brings Mount Jumbo’s own special elk herd back to its traditional winter range. These trails may be closed if avalanche conditions are present. and the 40 acres below the road is also open all year. The road linking Upper Lincoln Hills Drive with Tamarack St. Dogs must be leashed on the L trail and during the winter closure. West road above I-90 and the L trail, both of which are accessible at the Cherry Street trailhead. Several trails on Mount Jumbo are open all year, including the U.S. Free Mutt Mitts and loaner leashes are provided at trailheads. Pet owners may not allow their dogs to chase, attack or harass wildlife or livestock on City open space. Pet owners are asked to respect conservation lands, adjacent private property, other park visitors and wildlife by controlling their dogs at all times and removing their pet’s waste. ![]() If possible, please provide a description of the person and/or his vehicle and license plate number.ĭogs must be under strict voice and sight control on Mount Jumbo and leashed where posted. Please call 911 to report trespass violations.Trespassers risk their own safety and the safety of others. Under certain conditions, Mount Jumbo can become an avalanche zone.Trespassing during the wildlife closure is prohibited by law, and violators may be fined up to $500.Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers for the " Elk Spotters" program.On Jumbo, the "L" and I-90 trails remain open all year, and dogs must be leashed during the winter closure.Closure dates may vary due to weather conditions and wildlife protection requirements.Jumbo's South Zone, south of the Saddle Road, is closed from December 1 to March 15 or later.Jumbo's North Zone, including areas north of the Saddle Road, is closed from December 1 to May 1 or later.The closure also helps protect recreationists and neighbors from avalanche danger on Jumbo's steeper slopes. Most of Mount Jumbo closes to all recreational use during winter to protect wintering elk, deer and other wildlife.Upper Mount Dean Stone Preserve trails are closed to dogs to protect wintering elk from December 1 to May 1, but some lower trails including the Barmeyer and Sousa, remain open to dogs year-round. ![]()
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