Elk Paths and Trails

[MidMoElkNut]

What does everyone consider to be a "good" elk path or trail? I'm talking about one that you would make a good note of or hunt near it....... the past couple years I seen a few that had a couple tracks on it that were fresh but could have only been a couple elk..... and advice on what to look for and determine whether it's a good one or not would be awesome... pics would be even better!!
Thanks Dave

[Trophyhill]

Any elk trail that has fresh sign is a good trail IMO. I'm looking for one elk and not necessarily a herd. Lone elk are easier to kill once you find them.

[twinkieman]

Some of the trails I use, getting into and back out of, remote pieces of backcountry, are well worn elk trails. The elk maintain them very well, and I usually find elk from these trails.

[Lefty]

Some areas the elk dont " trail " very well The area we bear hunt one older growth tree covered draw elk flow through the whole area and dont trail
A friend who lived in western Oregon the elk had stop and go lights at the intersections well not really. But the trails were unlike anything Ive ever seen, bear were the same way

Where I elk hunt in the desert the elk will and do follow cattle trails and two tracks your more likely to find track off trail, A side note about cow trails, they are walkways or routes any animal will follow generally because they are the easiest way to get from one area to another

[MidMoElkNut]

Thanks guys, I'm just ting to figure out how and what to do if they aren't talking.....

[Swede]

Where I elk hunt in the desert the elk will and do follow cattle trails and two tracks your more likely to find track off trail, A side note about cow trails, they are walkways or routes any animal will follow generally because they are the easiest way to get from one area to another

This is true where I hunt also. I look for well established trails with fresh elk tracks and nearby rubs. Sometimes the rubs are not adjacent to the trail, but are farther back. A place where two or more trails come together is usually better than just one alone. Sometimes a trail through a pass or through a saddle can be a productive place to wait. It always depends on the level of elk traffic you are experiencing. A trail camera can help determine how good a trail is. I suppose that is why they are called trail cameras. If you are facing your camera straight across a trail, be sure it has a fast trigger speed.

[COElkDude]

Look for areas where the landscape transitions. For example, where dark timber transitions to quakies or where dark timber turns into meadow. These are natural traveling routes and corridors. Good luck