Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge

A beautiful two mile hiking experience through various habitat types. You can access this dirt trail from Pine Island Rd. A parking area is located at the trail entrance. There is a small prairie at the beginning of the trail. Past the prairie, the trail goes deeper into bottomland hardwood forest and then loops back into upland pines. There are arrow trail markers to follow along the path. Trail may be more difficult seasonally – rain or snowfall makes the trail muddy and hold water. Parts of the trail may be closed at times due to flooding.

Located on Shallow Lake Rd. There is a grass area near the trail entrance that you can park on. This dirt trail follows the edge between bottomland hardwood forest and upland pine forest. It ends at the campgrounds near the Shallow Lake boat ramp. Trail may be more difficult seasonally – rain or snowfall makes the trail muddy and hold water. Trail may be inaccessible if Shallow Lake Rd is flooded.

A beautiful 1 mile flat water trail around Deep Slough that takes you along a canal next to bottomland hardwood forests. You can park at the Deep Slough boat ramp parking lot. The water trails have no markers. Refer to the "Boating -- Non-Motorized" activity page for a map of the trail.

A beautiful 3.6 mile flat water trail through bottomland hardwood forest and bald cypress swamp. The trail takes you from Shallow Lake to Deep Slough (or vice versa). You can park at either the Shallow Lake boat ramp or the Deep Slough boat ramp. This is a longer trail, so remember to bring plenty of water, food, and sunscreen! The water trails have no trail markers. Refer to the "Boating -- Non-Motorized" activity page for a map of the trail.

A beautiful 3.7 mile flat water trail through bottomland hardwood forest and bald cypress swamp. You can park at the Grand Marias boat ramp. This is a longer trail, so remember to bring plenty of water, food, and sunscreen! The water trails have no trail markers. Refer to the "Boating -- Non-Motorized" activity page for a map of the trail.

Located at the refuge’s visitor center. This paved trail is only open during visitor center operation hours, Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM. You can call ahead to ensure that we are open. The paved trail loops around a pond along the edge between bottomland hardwood forest and upland pine forest. There is a fishing pond with a pier that is open to use by youth, people 65 and older, and people with disabilities. Dogs must be leashed.