Trails

Headquarters Hiking Trail

This crushed rock, ADA compliant trail is open May through mid-October. The trail begins at the refuge headquarters and visitor contact station. The trail winds through an aspen forest and includes a short boardwalk leading to an observation blind overlooking a wetland. The trail ends near the headquarters parking lot. Several benches offer quiet places to rest and observe nature.
Trail Length (mi)
0.53
Trail Difficulty
Difficulty Meter / introductory
Easy
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Route Type
Loop
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Maakstad Trail

This mowed grass trail loops through a small, mature hardwood forest. It starts and ends near the Maakstad parking area. The trail is open May through mid-October and can be found near the auto tour route.
Trail Length (mi)
0.39
Trail Difficulty
Difficulty Meter / introductory
Easy
Estimated Time
10 minutes
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Rodahl Trail

This ADA compliant trail is composed of crushed rock and is open May through mid-October. The trail intersects a portion of the refuge’s 9,000 acres of forestland. This straight trail ends at an observation deck and observation blind overlooking wetland habitat where you may see wading birds and a variety of waterfowl.
Trail Length (mi)
0.57
Trail Difficulty
Difficulty Meter / introductory
Easy
Estimated Time
1 hour
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