Winslow Hill Elk Viewing Area
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First of all, I would like to say that the vistas are spectacular from this viewing post. Getting here is hardly difficult, you just need to go past the junction that leads to the visitors center. Whenever I visited I always found elk herds here; I visited this place 3-4 times. Particularly this time when we visited (22nd and 23rd Oct 2022), we had surreal Elk Sightings. On the strech between Dent's run and Winslow Hill Viewing posts, we had the most splendid sightings of all - there was a huge Elk Bull, with fully grown Antlers, grazing right by the road. We drove past from him so close that we could even smell it. We got some good shots on our DSLR. On this very stretch of road we could also see herds of cows and calves in a distance grazing. The Winslow Hill viewing post itself too offered sightings of a herd at a distance on top of a hill. With the help of our viewing scope we could clearly see that two males had their antlers locked and engaged. It was perhaps one of the most prized sighting of all. We had similar sightings last fall as well. There is ample parking, and roads are well maintained. So if you are an avid wildlife enthusiast and understand the rewards of seeking wildlife in their natural habitat, just go for it. Google Maps is good enough to get you here.
Diganta BoseDiganta Bose
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This area gives you some good parking to go watch the Elk. There might be 60 parking spaces. 5 bathrooms .easy access for handicap people .level walking. A bench to sit on but there should be 3 more for others. One picnic table. Should add a couple more so with down time during the day people can sit there and eat or relax while waiting for the herds to move. . you can and will see Elk over a 360 degree area . just depends?on the day.
Action5Action5
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Amazing place to get the amazing experience of seeing elk out in the wild! Highly recommend to get out early to see them freely roaming in the fields before the blazing Sun comes out! There is a visiting center with bathrooms and educational information inside. Plus there's a little stand outside with a gentleman selling real furs of all different kinds if animals
Nicole CalderoneNicole Calderone
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Get up early and get outdoors just after sun rise .Love the area, and even saw a cow and her yearling on the road just past the visitors center an the way to this area. At the viewing area listed, we saw several elk at the bottom of the viewing area road on Dewey road. A smaller bull, aka spike, several cows and a couple yearlings. Fun area. Very scenic.
David FalknerDavid Falkner
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Calling the Elk Visitor Center in advance can help you to select an especially good time to go, but really, you stand a good chance of seeing elk here all fall, especially at dawn and dusk. This has always been one of their preferred spots, and it isn't unusual to spot dozens of them here, both up close and at a distance. They are truly an awesome sight.
Cassandra MosierCassandra Mosier
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Unfortunately we didn’t see any elk when we were visiting there. however the staff and the visiting center told us that the early morning and after sunset time would be the best time to observe the Elks. so I would probably come to visit again in order to see the wild animals. What’s more, don’t forget to bring the telescope to see the further scene.
Sophie XieSophie Xie
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