National Wildlife Refuge System


DEER FLAT
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

13751 Upper Embankment Rd
Nampa, ID, 83686
Phone: 208-467-9278
E-mail: deerflat@fws.gov

BEAR LAKE TRAIL

Trail Information

  • Length: 4.2 Miles
  • Grade: Steep
    • GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
    • MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
    • STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
  • Cross Slope: 3
    • Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
  • Surface: Paved

Special Features

  • Listen to the natural world
National Historic Trail

Historical Description of this trail dates back to 1850.

EAST SHORELINE TRAIL

Trail Information

  • Length: 4.35 Miles
  • Grade: Gentle
    • GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
    • MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
    • STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
  • Cross Slope: 1.7
    • Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
  • Surface: Admin Road

Special Features

  • A place to reflect and refresh

MAGPIE CROSSING TRAIL

Trail Information

  • Trail Type: Loop
  • Length: 4.8 Miles
  • Grade: Steep
    • GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
    • MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
    • STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
  • Cross Slope: 5.5
    • Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
  • Surface: Paved and Gravel

Special Features

  • Listen to the natural world

NATURE TRAIL

Trail Information

  • Length: 2.45 Miles
  • Grade: Steep
    • GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
    • MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
    • STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
  • Cross Slope: 2.9
    • Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
  • Surface: Gravel

Special Features

  • Get outside and get active

OREGON TRAIL

Trail Information

  • Grade: Gentle
    • GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
    • MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
    • STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more

Special Features

  • Take photos, share them online
National Historic Trail

The Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and others.

SWAN CREEK MOUNTAIN TRAIL

Trail Information

  • Trail Type: Loop
  • Length: 4.5 Miles
  • Grade: Steep
    • GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
    • MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
    • STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
  • Surface: Paved

Special Features

  • Listen to the natural world

Deer Flat
National Wildlife Refuge

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Last updated: October 28, 2010