Hiking
At Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge
Trails
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge maintains two hiking trails for public use, as well as informal mowed hiking trails at Tasker’s Coulee. There is something available for everyone to enjoy, offering countless opportunities to enjoy migrating and breeding waterfowl, among other wildlife, and experience breathtaking views of the Des Lacs river valley.
- Canada Goose Nature Trail is a 7.5 mile scenic trail adjacent to the southern end of Upper Des lacs Lake. The trail provides great viewing opportunities for migrating and breeding waterfowl. It is open to hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
- Munch’s Coulee is a designated National Recreation Trail that is 1-¼-miles long. The first one quarter mile of the trail is level, hard-surfaced, and wheelchair accessible. The next 1-mile trail segment is mowed grass with some steep slopes, and provides breathtaking views of Lower Des Lacs Lake. The upland portion of the trail offers one of the best places on the Refuge to view native wildflowers and grasses.
