Recreation area
Rock Creek Microburst Viewing Site
This is the site of a spectacular weather event. In 1989, a "microburst," or tornado-like windstorm ripped down hundreds of trees in this canyon. An interpretive sign explains this phenomenon.
Listed under Nature centers & history sites · Recreation areas
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- 20 miles east of Missoula on Interstate 90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Drive 27 miles south on Rock Creek road. Travel slowly. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to narrow and rough road.
- Hours
- Site Open
- Use rules
- Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-329-3814
Activities
- Outdoor Science and Learning
- Interpretive Areas/Exhibits
Sources
- from flickr.com/photos/28943931@N08/3767467264 updated
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/rock-creek-microburst-viewi… updated