Stroll along the paved, 1-mile Horton Slough nature trail which begins near the information kiosk at the refuge headquarters. The trail commonly features wood ducks and their broods, migrating and resident warblers, herons, and egrets. You'll follow the north shore of Horton Slough to a boardwalk and observation pier overlooking Sally Jones Lake, and return along the south side of the slough.

In addition, there is a 3/4-mile walking trail that meanders through riparian habitat in Sandtown Woods. Nesting bluebirds can often be seen along this trail.

The most popular means of wildlife viewing on the refuge is via our 6-mile auto tour route. This self-guided route takes you through wooded, wetland and agricultural habitats located in Sandtown Bottoms. Migratory and resident birds, white-tailed deer, bobcats, river otters and beavers are commonly observed along this route.