Hiking

Trails at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

There are 2 sets of trails available at Sacramento Refuge.

Wetland Walk

These 2-miles of trails depart from the Visitor Center, located on Hwy 99W just 6 miles south of the city of Willows.  The Wetland Walk will take you through wetlands, vernal pools and riparian habitat. Download our Wetland Walk Brochure ahead of time and learn about the Complex and its wildlife and habitats. The north loop is disabled-accessible.

• Hours: 7 days a week, year-round, 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
• Fees:  Trails, Visitor Center and restrooms are fee-free. An entrance fee is required to drive Auto Tour, which you can pay in advance on Recreation.gov. For more information, see our Passes and Permits page.
• Length:  2 miles of trail segments
• Amenities: visitor center, parking, restrooms, benches and information kiosks
  • Potable water is not available, so please bring your own
• Bicycling: is not allowed on these trails
• Directions:  View our Directional Map
• Brochure:  View our Area Map/Brochure

Seasonal Trails

Open only from February 15 to June 30, this area is accessed from Parking Lot D, on County Road 68. This seasonal area provides up to 6-miles of trails that meander through wetlands and vernal pools.

• Hours: 7 days a week, February 15 - June 30, 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
• Fees:  Trails are fee-free
• Length:  6 miles of trail segments
• Amenities: parking, information kiosk (please sign in at the mailbox to log your visit) and in-ground blinds for photography (waders are required to access them).
  • Potable water is not available, so please bring your own.
• Bicycling: is not allowed on these trails
• Directions:  View our Directional Map
• Brochure:  View our Area Map/Brochure

More to Explore

The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex has dozens of trails at our other refuges, as well as Auto Tours at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.  FOR INFORMATION, MAPS AND DIRECTIONS, visit our:  

Auto Tours, Trails and Bicycling page