Two Ponds
Arvada, CO 80005-3903
Plan Your Visit
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Take a nature escape and discover all that Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge has to offer and best of all it's FREE to visit!
Activities
The Refuge offers a variety of visitor activities for all ages! Discover wildlife nature programs, environmental education programs for elementary students, guided nature hikes, pollinator and stewardship programs, and more, plus all programs are free!
Trails
There are 3 miles of trails open for hiking, nature observation, and wildlife photography. Refuge trails meander through mixed prairie grasses. Trail surfaces are crushed gravel or dirt. Self-guided trail brochure available at kiosks. Trail Map English, Spanish
Activities
Get Involved
National wildlife refuges partner with volunteers, youth groups, landowners, neighbors, and residents to make a lasting difference. Find out how you can help make American lands healthier and communities stronger while doing something personally satisfying through volunteering, friends groups, or stewardship programs.
Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Services
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge offers environmental education field trip experiences, hands-on outdoor learning activities, and stewardship programs to connect youth to nature and the outdoors. Special Use Permits are available for guided trips and commercial photography. For more information, contact Refuge Headquarters at 303-289-0232.
About
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge provides a natural oasis with native wildlife and plants in an urban setting. It offers beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, with a network of trails meandering through prairie grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands. This 72-acre Refuge is managed to restore and preserve native prairie ecosystems, protect habitat for migratory and resident wildlife, and provide wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities for all ages.
