Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

The Refuge has 15 miles of moderate hiking trails through mixed and tall prairie grasses, wetlands, and woodlands. Trails are open year-round to hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, bicycling and class 1 e-bikes, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Restrooms are located at...

Biking the Refuge is a great way to see wildlife and get some exercise too! Ride your bike or class 1 e-bike year-round along the 15 miles of trails through rolling terrain and hills on dirt or packed gravel trails. In the near future, the Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail will connect with...

The Refuge is a great photography destination to photograph a variety of wildlife including elk, deer, coyotes, songbirds, raptors and more. There are striking vistas of the Front Range, the Rocky Mountains, and rolling prairie grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands. Please stay on the trail...

The Refuge’s trail system offer excellent self-guided opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Wildlife viewing is at its best in the early morning or late afternoon when wildlife is the most active. Be sure to bring your binoculars or camera!

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Weather you are a beginner or an expert birder, the Refuge offers something for everyone! Did you know more than 200 species of birds have been recorded at the Refuge? Visit eBird to view current sightings. View the Refuge Trail Map.

Ride your horse along the 15 miles of Refuge trails enjoying the stunning vistas of the Front Range and Rocky Mountains. Trails are also open to hiking and bicycling. Please stay on the trail to protect habitat.

Trail Courtesy:

After a snowfall, bring your snow shoes and enjoy the 15 miles of Refuge trails. Please remember to stay on the trails to protect habitat.

After a heavy snowfall, bring your cross country skies and glide along the 15 miles of Refuge trails. Please remember to stay on the trails to protect habitat. 

Bring your bow and arrows to the Refuge free walk-up archery range located on the southeast side of the Refuge. The range is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The new range is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System’s commitment to expand outdoor skill centers.

The range is an...