Welcome to Zumwalt Prairie Preserve

Zumwalt Prairie Preserve public access map © TNC

You are welcome to enjoy beautiful views of the prairie and canyons through the access sites mentioned below. Please ask permission before visiting other areas of the preserve.

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While visiting the preserve:

You may observe raptors, Belding's ground squirrels, elk, deer and numerous other wildlife species.
Access is by foot only, and is day use only. Dogs, horses and bicycles are not permitted on the preserve.
Hunting is allowed by written permission only.

Directions to Public Access Trailheads:
For all trails from Enterprise, take Hwy 82 towards Joseph approximately three miles. Turn left on Crow Creek Road. Go five miles and turn right on Zumwalt/Buckhorn Road. At approximately 13 miles, you will find yourself at the junction of Zumwalt/Buckhorn and Duckett roads. Then,

for the Horned Lark Trail:
Stay on Zumwalt/Buckhorn Road for another 3.1 miles. The trailhead is on the left (west) side of the road and is marked with a preserve and trail sign. Make your way over the fence and travel down the trail for a view of Pine Creek and the Findley Buttes.
for the Wildrye Trail:
Turn right on Duckett Road and go 0.5 miles. Park at the "Main Gate" sign. Thank you for not blocking the gate. The trailhead is marked with a preserve and trail sign. The Wildrye trail leads visitors by various study areas. Be sure to keep a look out for the basin wildrye!
for the Harsin Butte Scramble:
Turn right on Duckett Road and go 3.1 miles (past an old barn on your right) until you reach a junction. At the junction, take a right and proceed 0.25 miles. There will be a sign marking the access point's parking pullout. There is no defined trail; just make your way up Harsin Butte for a spectacular view.
for a Driving Tour:
Follow the directions to the public access trailheads above to get to the junction of Zumwalt/Buckhorn Road and Duckett Road. Turn right on Duckett Road. Drive past the old barn and keep left at the next junction. This road turns into Camp Creek Road. Camp Creek Road continues beyond the junction to the Little Sheep Creek Highway near Imnaha, but may not be suitable for all passenger cars. The entire driving tour is approximately 10 miles and takes you through the southern end of the preserve.

Please contact Zumwalt Prairie Preserve manager Angie Freeman at The Nature Conservancy's office in Enterprise at 541-426-3458 with questions, comments or to inquire how you can get involved with volunteer efforts.

Thank you for leaving gates as you find them. Enjoy the Prairie!