Bicycling is a good way to see wildlife, photograph nature and experience the refuge.
Hours
Daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Locations
Daily: Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive and on county roads crossing the refuge.
September 1 to February 28: Refuge service roads, as portrayed on the map of the refuge general information brochure, are also open to bicycling.
Know Before You Go
- No off-road travel is allowed.
- Electric assisted bicycles, as defined by state law, are permitted on any refuge roads where traditional bicycle use is allowed.
- All traffic and directional signs must be obeyed.
- All hiking trails are closed to bicycling.
- The Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive and refuge service roads are gravel. Some refuge service roads are better for biking than others with less developed refuge service roads having areas of loose sand. Check road conditions at the Refuge Headquarters or call 763-389-3323.
- Be aware of the possibility of vehicles on the county roads and the Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive. Occasionally, refuge staff, researchers, volunteers and utility services may be on the refuge service roads.
- Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.
