On Monday evening, Colorado Parks and Wildlife along with Teller County Search and Rescue responded to a moose attack that took place on Lovell Gulch Trail near Woodland Park.

The attack occurred at about 6:45 p.m., with the hiker evaluated by a medical team and ultimately released. Following the attack, the hiker’s dogs were briefly missing, though at 8:27 p.m. it was reported that one of the dogs was found. By 9:34 p.m., all dogs were found walking near the trailhead with no reported injuries.

Following the attack, signage has been posted in the area warning others about aggressive moose behavior. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife, additional actions against the moose are not being pursued at this time.

Thankfully, this situation resolved fairly well, but when it comes to moose and dogs, that’s not always the case. Moose are known to trample dogs to death, making it crucial to not only keep dogs on a leash, but to also be highly aware while on the trail. Dogs or not, always keep your distance from moose, as they can be aggressive. It’s also worth noting that moose can be particularly aggressive during the spring when they’re protective over young.

Lovell Gulch Trail is about 5.3 miles in length, according to AllTrails. It’s located just north of Woodland Park off of Rampart Range Road.

Learn more about living with moose in Colorado here.

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