Trails

Refuge trails are open during daylight hours, year-round. For trail conditions or if you see a downed tree call the maintenance at 618-997-3344 and identify trail and the issue. 

Primary Contact Information
911 in case of emergency
Refuge Headquarters: 618-997-3344
If you find injured wildlife https://ahnow.org/#/

Description: This trail meanders through mature bottomland forest. Features many large Hickory and Oak Trees including the state champion Pin Oak and a runner up to the state champion Shagbark Hickory.

Open season: Open to foot traffic year-round

Surface: multi-surface mowed, firm and gravel

Width: 3-5 feet

Grade: 4.8%

Cross slope: 5.2%

Location of trail: off of Bailey Road
Trail Length (mi)
1.15
Trail Difficulty
Difficulty Meter / introductory
Easy
Estimated Time
45 minutes
Route Type
Loop
Trail Activities
Birding
Dog walking
Hiking
Hunting
Photography
Wildlife watching
Suitability
Dog friendly
Kid friendly

Hickory Bottoms Trail

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Description: This trail overlooks the scenic Limekiln Slough with features including limestone outcrops, springs, and breathtaking views of cypress tupelo swamps and mature hardwood forest. At the end of this trail there is an information kiosk.

Open season: Open to foot traffic year round

Surface: mowed and gravel or dirt, hard to firm

Width: 60 inches

Grade: 10.9%

Cross slope: 5.5%

Location of trail: Trailheads off of Cache Chapel, Nature or Long Reach Roads
Trail Length (mi)
1.69
Trail Difficulty
Difficulty Meter / intermediate
Moderate
Estimated Time
1 hour
Route Type
System
Trail Activities
Dog walking
Hiking
Photography
Running
Wildlife watching
Suitability
Dog friendly
Kid friendly

Limekiln Springs Trail

View Trail