Guided snake hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

GREAT FALLS – First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will hold a guided snake hike on Saturday, May 7, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Although snakes are most active in the summer, that doesn’t mean that people should stop hiking until cold weather returns. On this hike, Dan “The Snake Man” will lead a hike through the park, teaching participants about where snakes are most likely to be found, and what to do when encountering them on the trails.

The hike is open to those aged 12 and older, and there is a $4 per person hike fee.  Pre-registration is required, and the is limited to 25 participants.  The hike may be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather.

First Peoples Buffalo Jump Park is located 3.5 miles north of Ulm, just off Interstate 15 at Exit 270. Admission to the park is free for Montana residents, and non-residents pay $8 per vehicle.

To register, call the park at 406-866-2217, or email park ranger Alice Southworth at alice.southworth@mt.gov   For more information about the park visit http://stateparks.mt.gov/first-peoples-buffalo-jump/ 

 

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