Limekiln Trailhead is a recreation site in the Judith Mountains maintained by
the BLM with cooperation of private landowners. The trailhead offers access to
BLM hiking trails that is close to Lewistown. A portion of the trail is closed
due to damage by downed timber during a severe wind event. At the trailhead,
there is room for parking vehicles near the vault toilet. The hike to
Lewistown Overlook is approximately 4.5 miles out and back. And the hike to
Burnett Peak/New Year Peak is approximately 7 miles out and back.

Limekiln Trailhead is a recreation site in the Judith Mountains maintained by the BLM with cooperation of private landowners. The trailhead offers access to BLM hiking trails that is close to Lewistown. A portion of the trail is closed due to damage by downed timber during a severe wind event. At the trailhead, there is room for parking vehicles near the vault toilet. The hike to Lewistown Overlook is approximately 4.5 miles out and back. And the hike to Burnett Peak/New Year Peak is approximately 7 miles out and back.

Bird's eye view of the park

Limekiln Trail

Together, Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge and UL Bend National
Wildlife Refuge encompass an area of 1.1 million acres that span about 125 air
miles along the Missouri River, from the Fort Peck Dam west to the boundary
with the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Located within the
boundary of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, UL Bend is, in
essence, a refuge within a refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages
these refuges as one.

Given the size and remoteness of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge,
the area has changed very little from the historic voyage of the Lewis and
Clark expedition, through the era of outlaws and homesteaders, to the present
time. Elk, mule deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, sage and sharp-tailed grouse,
and bald eagles make the refuge home. Over 175,00 acres of designated and
proposed wilderness ensure wildlife and people have a chance to experience
nature untrammeled and unconfined. Across the Refuge, visitors will find
spectacular examples of native prairie, forested coulees, river bottoms, and
"breaks" badlands so often portrayed in the paintings of the colorful artist
for whom this refuge is named.

Hunting and fishing opportunities abound on Charles M. Russell Refuge. Boating
is popular on the Missouri River and Fort Peck Reservoir. Several recreational
areas have been developed within the Refuge and excellent wildlife viewing and
photography opportunities are found throughout the refuge. Each fall, hundreds
of elk congregate in the Slippery Ann Wildlife Viewing Area, creating a
spectacle not to be missed. Camping, hiking and horseback riding are
permitted.

On the east side of the Refuge, in the shadow of the Fort Peck Dam, lies the
Fort Peck Interpretive Center, a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Here, you can
explore the wildlife of northeast Montana and the rich history of the Fort
Peck area from dinosaurs to dam building.

Charles M. Russell Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The refuge is one of over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System -
a system of lands set aside to conserve wildlife and habitat for people today
and generations to come. It is the second largest national wildlife refuge in
the lower 48 states.

Together, Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge and UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge encompass an area of 1.1 million acres that span about 125 air miles along the Missouri River, from the Fort Peck Dam west to the boundary with the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Located within the boundary of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, UL Bend is, in essence, a refuge within a refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages these refuges as one. Given the size and remoteness of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, the area has changed very little from the historic voyage of the Lewis and Clark expedition, through the era of outlaws and homesteaders, to the present time. Elk, mule deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, sage and sharp-tailed grouse, and bald eagles make the refuge home. Over 175,00 acres of designated and proposed wilderness ensure wildlife and people have a chance to experience nature untrammeled and unconfined. Across the Refuge, visitors will find spectacular examples of native prairie, forested coulees, river bottoms, and "breaks" badlands so often portrayed in the paintings of the colorful artist for whom this refuge is named.Hunting and fishing opportunities abound on Charles M. Russell Refuge. Boating is popular on the Missouri River and Fort Peck Reservoir. Several recreational areas have been developed within the Refuge and excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities are found throughout the refuge. Each fall, hundreds of elk congregate in the <a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/charles-m-russell/slippery-ann-elk-viewing-area" rel="nofollow">Slippery Ann Wildlife Viewing Area</a>, creating a spectacle not to be missed. Camping, hiking and horseback riding are permitted. On the east side of the Refuge, in the shadow of the Fort Peck Dam, lies the <a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/charles-m-russell/fort-peck-interpretive-center" rel="nofollow">Fort Peck Interpretive Center</a>, a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Here, you can explore the wildlife of northeast Montana and the rich history of the Fort Peck area from dinosaurs to dam building.Charles M. Russell Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge is one of over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System - a system of lands set aside to conserve wildlife and habitat for people today and generations to come. It is the second largest national wildlife refuge in the lower 48 states.

Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge

Collar Peak Trail is a great day hike that is in the Judith Mountains near
Lewistown, Montana. This trail is maintained by the BLM. Collar Peak Trail is
roughly a 5 mile loop with a variety of terrain and beautiful scenery. Girl
Scout Camp Trail veers to the south from Collar Peak Trail. Girl Scout Camp
Trail follows the Collar Gulch Creek. There are a few spots along the trails
damaged by downed timber and trail washout from flooding.

Collar Peak Trail is a great day hike that is in the Judith Mountains near Lewistown, Montana. This trail is maintained by the BLM. Collar Peak Trail is roughly a 5 mile loop with a variety of terrain and beautiful scenery. Girl Scout Camp Trail veers to the south from Collar Peak Trail. Girl Scout Camp Trail follows the Collar Gulch Creek. There are a few spots along the trails damaged by downed timber and trail washout from flooding.

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