Lollipop trail through sagebrush uplands to the top of a hill with a viewing platform and then along the forested edge of Lake Lowell. From the viewing platform, enjoy views of most of the Lake Lowell Unit of the Refuge, as well as the Treasure Valley and the Boise Front mountains to the north and northeast and the Owyhee mountains to the south. One bench along the trail and a bench on the adjacent viewing platform provide opportunities to rest and enjoy the view.

-Open year round. Off-trail hiking is allowed August 1 to January 31. To protect nesting birds, please stay on trail the rest of the year.
-Trail access from the east at the visitor center and from the north at the parking lot at Indiana and Roosevelt Avenues.

-Access from the Visitor Center. Trail conditions as assessed May 2023
-Length = 3.1 mile
-Grade: Typical = 2.9%; Maximum = 16%; 4,400 feet of trail greater than 3% grade
-Cross slope: Typical = 1.9%; Maximum = 7.9%; 2,250 feet of trail greater than 3% cross-slope
-Tread width: Typical = 3.8 feet; Minimum = 1.25 feet
-Surface type: Soft dirt or gravel with some plants

-Access from the parking lot at Indiana and Roosevelt Avenues. Trail conditions as assessed May 2023
-Length = 3.5 mile lollipop
-Grade: Typical = 3.1%; Maximum = 16%; 6,250 feet of trail greater than 3%
-Cross slope: Typical = 1.9%; Maximum = 7.9%; 3,000 feet of trail greater than 3% cross-slope
-Tread width: Typical = 3.6 feet; Minimum = 1.25 feet
-Surface type: Soft dirt or gravel with some plants

A self-guided loop around the visitor center. Hike through restored sagebrush uplands and past the lakeshore lined with cottonwoods. Trail guides available at the trailhead or in the visitor center during open hours. One bench along the trail provides an opportunity to rest and enjoy a lake view.

-Part of the trail may be closed from March 15 to August 1 to reduce disturbance to osprey nesting on the nearby nesting platform.
- Off-trail hiking allowed August 1 to January 31. To protect nesting birds, please stay on trails the rest of the year.
-Walking leashed dogs, jogging, biking, and horseback riding are allowed only on trail.

Accessibility information (trail conditions assessed April 2023)
-Length = 0.6 mile one way
-Grade: Typical = 3.1%; Maximum = 10%; 1,095 feet of trail greater than 3% grade
-Cross slope: Typical = 1.5%; Maximum = 3.4%; 240 feet of trail greater than 3% cross-slope
-Tread width: Typical = 3.8 feet; Minimum = 2.3 feet
-Surface type: Soft. Gravel with some plants.

Learn about refuge and reservoir history on this paved out and back trail. Access the trail from the visitor center or from the west Upper Dam boat ramp parking area. A short side spur near the visitor center leads to a wildlife viewing blind. The trail winds through sagebrush uplands and overlooks a wetland below the Upper Dam, with distant views of the Boise Front mountains to the northeast and the Owyhee mountains to the south.

-Open year round.
- Off-trail hiking allowed August 1 to January 31. To protect nesting birds, please stay on trails the rest of the year. Walking leashed dogs, jogging, biking, and horseback riding are allowed only on trail.

Accessibility information (trail conditions assessed April 2023)
-Length = 0.4 mile one way
-Grade: Typical = 2.7%; Maximum = 7%; 700 feet of trail greater than 3% grade
-Cross slope: Typical = 1.6%; Maximum = 2.5%
-Tread width: Typical = 4 feet; Minimum = 3.8 feet
-Surface type: Paved. Concrete.

Learn about refuge and reservoir history on this paved out and back trail that connects the west Upper Dam boat ramp to the east Upper Dam boat ramp as it crosses the historic Upper Dam, one of four dams that enclose Lake Lowell.

-Open year round.
-Off-trail hiking allowed August 1 to January 31. The area below the dam is closed to entry. To protect nesting birds, please stay on trails the rest of the year.
-Walking leashed dogs, jogging, biking, and horseback riding are allowed only on trail.

Accessibility information (trail conditions assessed April 2023)
-Length = 0.7 mile one way
-Grade: Typical = 0%; Maximum = 0%
-Cross slope: Typical = 0.8%; Maximum = 2.2%
-Tread width: Typical = 13.9 feet; Minimum = 2.7 feet
-Surface type: Paved. Asphalt with some cracks and loose pieces.

The Pollinator Trail is a short, out and back trail between the visitor center and Nature Trail.
-Open year round.
- Off-trail hiking allowed August 1 to January 31. To protect nesting birds, please stay on trails the rest of the year.
-Walking leashed dogs, jogging, biking, and horseback riding are allowed only on trail.

Accessibility information (trail conditions assessed April 2023)
-Length = 0.1 mile one way
-Grade: Typical = 4.4%; Maximum = 7%; 375 feet of trail greater than 3% grade
-Cross slope: Typical = 2.1%; Maximum = 3.7%; 160 feet of trail greater than 3% cross-slope
-Tread width: Typical = 2.4 feet; Minimum = 1.2 feet
-Surface type: Soft. Gravel with some plants.

This out-and-back trail winds along the lake and forested edge through sagebrush uplands. Great birding opportunities, especially on the east end of the trail accessed from Tio Lane. Provides shoreline fishing access.

-Access from Gotts Point or from Tio Lane access points
-Open year round.
-Off-trail hiking is allowed all year. Walking leashed dogs, jogging, biking, and horseback riding are allowed only on trail.

Accessibility information (trail conditions assessed March 2023)
-Length = 3.8 mile one way
-Grade: Typical = 1%; Maximum = 8%; 1,200 feet of trail greater than 3% grade
-Cross slope: Typical = 1.5%; Maximum = 4.5%; 1,424 feet of trail greater than 3% cross-slope
-Tread width: Typical = 6.9 feet; Minimum = 2.5 feet
-Surface type: Soft. Gravel with some plants. Two-track road.

The East Dike Trail is an out and back trail with great birding opportunities that travels along wetland and forest areas to the New York Canal, the source of most of the water in Lake Lowell. The north-south section of the trail is on the East Dike, one of four dams that enclose Lake Lowell.

-Open year round.
-Off-trail hiking is allowed all year. Walking leashed dogs, jogging, biking, and horseback riding are allowed only on trail.

Accessibility information (trail conditions assessed March 2023)
-Length = 0.7 mile one way
-Grade: Typical = 0.5%; Maximum = 1%
-Cross slope: Typical = 1.5%; Maximum = 5.7%; 270 feet of trail greater than 3% cross-slope
-Tread width: Typical = 5.1 feet; Minimum = 3.25 feet
-Surface type: Soft. Dirt with some plants. Two-track road.

This out and back trail to Gotts Point winds between lakeshore and sagebrush uplands to a gate just north of Gotts Point. Provides shoreline fishing access and great sunset views. Vault toilet available at Gotts Point.

- To protect wintering birds, area is closed to all entry from October 1 to January 31. Off-trail hiking is allowed the rest of the year. Walking leashed dogs, jogging, biking, and horseback riding are allowed only on trail.

Accessibility information (trail conditions assessed March 2023)
-Length = 0.5 mile one way
-Grade: Typical = 2.1%; Maximum = 8%; 475 feet of trail greater than 3% grade
-Cross slope: Typical = 1.5%; Maximum = 4.8%; 300 feet of trail greater than 3% cross-slope
-Tread width: Typical = 7 feet; Minimum = 3 feet
-Surface type: Soft. Gravel with some plants. Two-track road.