Seney National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region
 
A bike stocked with binoculars and a field guide. Credit: Jim Hill.
A bike stocked with binoculars and a field guide. Credit: James McCommons.
     

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A biker enjoys the backroads of the Refuge. Credit: Jim Hill.
A biker enjoys the backroads of the Refuge. Credit: Jim Hill.

Red-tailed Hawk.Credit: Michael and Theresa McGill.
Red-tailed Hawk.Credit: Michael and Theresa McGill.

Visitors heading our for a hike. Credit: Jim Hill.
Visitors heading our for a hike. Credit: Jim Hill.

Pine Ridge Nature Trail sign. Credit: Marco Sánchez, SNHA Intern.
Pine Ridge Nature Trail sign. Credit: Marco Sánchez, SNHA Intern.

 

Ride The Roads

Bicycling is a wonderful way to see the refuge because you can travel through large portions of the backcountry. We offer miles of roads to use.

  • All roads are open to bicycles unless otherwise posted.
  • Roads are crushed gravel or hard-packed dirt. Some of the less developed roads around certain pools may have areas of loose sand.
  • Bicycles are not allowed on footpaths or cross-country ski trails.
  • Be aware of the possibility of vehicles on the roads. Refuge staff and researchers drive through the backcountry.
  • To help plan your visit, mileage is marked on the refuge map.

What to take with you:

  • Refuge Map - intersections are well marked but will not make sense without a map.
  • Water - no potable water is available in the backcountry.
  • Protective Clothing - weather can change quickly and biting insects can be abundant.

Walk The Wild

Hiking offers a chance to explore the whole refuge. We have a small trail, but the rest is up to you!

  • Pine Ridge Nature Trail - 1.5 miles around part of F pool cuts through a variety of habitats including wetlands, red pine forest and a great view of one of our pools.
  • Wigwam Extension - this 1 mile round trip extension off the Pine Ridge Nature Trail takes you to our Show pools and Wigwam picnic area north of the Visitor Center.


A biker enjoys the backroads of the Refuge. Credit: Jim Hill.
A biker enjoys the backroads of the Refuge. Credit: Jim Hill.

White-tailed Deer fawn. Credit: Marco Sánchez, SNHA Intern.
White-tailed Deer fawn. Credit: Marco Sánchez, SNHA Intern.

A view from the Pine Ridge Nature Trail. Credit: Marco Sánchez, SNHA Intern.
A view from the Pine Ridge Nature Trail. Credit: Marco Sánchez, SNHA Intern.

 

Last updated: January 24, 2011