Hiking
At Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Meander through oak savanna, prairies, wetlands and woodlands on 4 miles of hiking trails at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge!
Hours
Daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Locations
The Platte River Trail and the Sedge Meadows Trail and Overlook.
Know Before You Go
- No collection of wildflowers, animals, artifacts or stones is permitted.
- Dogs are allowed outdoors anywhere that visitors are, as long as they are on a leash.
- Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.
Points of Interest
- Platte River Trail: 3.7-mile loop, crushed granite. With four loops, you can choose your distance and explore several types of habitat, including oak savanna, prairies, wetlands and woodlands.
- Sedge Meadow Trail and Overlook: 0.12-mile out-and-back, crushed granite. Hike to an overlook platform with views of a sedge meadow and the large wetland complex the refuge was established to protect.
