Elk Creek Bottoms - Landmark Conservancy

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Alternative View at Elk Creek Bottoms Bluff

COVID-19 Use Guidelines

Landmark Hunting Regulations

Elk Creek Bottoms Preserve Permanently Protected

Jun 12, 2023

Featured Uses:

Birdwatching, Hiking, Canoe/Kayak Access, Fishing, Hunting

Trails:

Elk Creek Bottoms has a variety of trails that begin at the parking lot and loop throughout the property. Trails on this property feature views of the confluence of the Chippewa River and Elk Creek.

On-site signage for the trails is upcoming in 2024. Please view and download the PDF below of the Elk Creek Bottoms trails system.

Trails are mowed and maintained, but in the summer, keep an eye out for poison ivy and check for ticks.

Location/Access Directions:

Approximately 5 miles west from Eau Claire off 960th street.

Two small parking locations are available along 960th.

View and Download PDF Map of Elk Creek Bottoms

Ownership/Management:

Landmark Conservancy

History of the Property:

From 1971 to 2022, The Midwest Institute of Scandinavian Culture owned this land. Learn about the history of the land on their website below.

The Midwest Institute of Scandinavian Culture Website

Use and Safety Guidelines during COVID-19

Our trails and preserves are currently open to the public; this is subject to change if overuse becomes an issue.

Please abide by social distancing and consider the following guidelines:

If the parking lot is full, the trail is full. Have a plan B and C. Consider waiting or seeking another place to be outdoors.
Do not use the trails if you have symptoms, have traveled recently, or have been exposed to a known or suspected case of COVID-19. Consider wearing a mask.
Stay six feet away from other people. Practice it and know what it looks like. Maintain this as you walk or hike.
Warn other trail users of your presence and step off trails to allow others to pass, keeping minimum recommended distances at all times. Signal your presence with your voice or bell.
To reduce the risk of injury and potential stress to our local healthcare system if you are injured while hiking, be prepared for uncertain trail conditions. Wear sturdy footwear and consider using poles if you have them. Stay within your comfort zone; don’t be afraid to turn around. Stick to easy trails.
Keep dogs on the leash. This will prevent inadvertent close contact with others.
Practice Leave No Trace. Carry in, carry out.

Adapted from Loon Echo Land Trust and shared with permission