This elk calf was left in hiding by its mother while she went in search of food and water. As nice as the photo is, if you find yourself this close to an elk calf, you need to leave the area immediately or risk a dangerous encounter with a cow elk.
Photo courtesy of and copyright by Carol Linnig
Last updated: March 31, 2012
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park,
CO
80517
Phone:
970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter.
Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.
