![]() This allows access to the Curtis Canyon and Flat Creek Roads and the adjoining Bridger-Teton National Forest. (Starting May 1 at midnight, the Refuge Road on the National Elk Refuge opens to public travel beyond the county-maintained line. Turn around and return via the same route. Once you reach the house subdivision at 3.5 miles, the road make a 90 degree turn to the left (north) and a closure gate prohibits further travel in the winter. In spring, they often descend to the road to lick the salt, so give them plenty of room. Look carefully for Big Horn Sheep, who live here year round. Note: To decrease stress to wildlife, please keep a minimum distance of 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards from wintering elk.Īt approx 1.5-2 miles, Miller Butte rises up some 500 feet above the road to its summit at 6741 feet. The National Elk Refuge administration provides a useful Winter Wildlife Viewing Guide at: Free ranging Elk may be present on the road or in the meadows. Pass the historic Miller Cabin on the west side of the road, with views of the Teton Range beyond. The Refuge Road is plowed by Teton County, allowing a nice fat bike ride, walk, and after regular snowfall, classic cross country ski. In winter, this means you must stay on the road, and only go our as far as the group of homes (Twin Creek subdivision) 3.5 miles from the entrance. Dogs are permitted on leash, and restricted to the Refuge Road and approved routes at all times. Note that Refuge access is restricted to open public roads and trails designated as “authorized routes.” All other foot, vehicle, bicycle, and horse travel is strictly prohibited. The Elk Refuge Road begins at the east end of Broadway, at the signed entrance to the National Elk Refuge, one of 566 National Wildlife Refuges across the US. ![]() Consider bringing binoculars to look at wildlife, and maybe even spot a distant wolf off in the meadows of the Elk Refuge. The National Elk Refuge Road is a scenic, flat to rolling 2 lane dirt road that is usually snow covered in winter, and makes for a quick access, beautiful road-trail, with a chance of seeing elk and big horn sheep, as well as views of the Tetons.
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