National Wildlife Refuge System

Welcome to the National Wildlife Refuge Trails

Whether you are looking for an easy trail to hike on a spring weekend or a challenging adventure for a vacation, these pages will help you identify refuge trails that match your interests.

Find a Refuge Trail

Click on a state on the map to locate refuges with trails. Click on a refuge name to find a description of each trail, including length, surface, grade, GPS location and special features. Refuge trails may also be designated as National Recreation, Scenic or Historic Trails. Contact individual refuges with questions about particular trails.

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, NY

The new Black Tupelo Trail at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on the south shore of Long Island offers views of the Carmans River, a New York State-designated scenic river.

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Paddling Through Florida Refuges

Twelve water trails at Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges are now featured on laminated paddling guides for visitors in kayaks and canoes. more>

Last updated: May 22, 2012