Trails

Two foot trails through the refuge’s varied habitats provided excellent opportunities for wildlife observation. The Forest Habitat Trail winds through a hardwood forest and scrub/shrub habitat around a pond. The best time to walk this trail is in spring when you are likely to hear choruses of spring peepers and Southern leopard frogs. 

The Grassland Trail winds through a small portion of upland forest overlooking the finger of a tidal marsh at an observation platform then extends through a grassland area. In the winter you are likely to see a northern harriers and American kestrels foraging over the grassland. Songbirds are present throughout the summer. 

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is open for deer hunting (bow only) and waterfowl hunting only. Small game and turkey hunting are NOT permitted. Trapping is NOT permitted. In addition to state laws and regulations (found in the annual NJ Hunting and Trapping Digest), specific federal regulations apply. See refuge regulations/maps for additional information and/or call the refuge headquarters for more information. 

Access from Lighthouse Road is prohibited. 

Forest Habitat Trail

The Forest Habitat Trail (aka Xmas Tree Lane Trail) winds through a hardwood forest and scrub/shrub habitat and around a pond.  The best time to walk this trail is in spring when you are likely to hear choruses of spring peepers and Southern leopard frogs and the beautiful flute-like song of the wood thrush. Wood duck and great blue heron are often seen in wet areas along the trail. 
Trail Length (mi)
1.04
Trail Difficulty
Difficulty Meter / introductory
Easy
Estimated Time
1 Hour
Suitability
Kid friendly
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Grassland Trail

The Grassland Trail traverses a small patch of upland forest and extends through the grassland area. In winter you are likely to see a number of Northern harriers and American kestrels foraging over the field. Songbirds are present throughout summer. An observation platform constructed by refuge volunteers and the Friends of Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge overlooks a finger of tidal marsh
Trail Length (mi)
2.45
Estimated Time
1 Hour
Suitability
Kid friendly
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