Montezuma's 3-mile, one-way Wildlife Drive traverses the edge of the refuge’s Main Pool, ending at route NY-89. Pull over for viewing any time, but: 1.) from April through May and mid-August through November, please remain in your car until you reach designated viewing areas; 2.) when the trail is open for pedestrians and bicyclists (May 25 – August 15), you may exit your car for better viewing but must stay with your car at all times; 3.) please do not park on the Drive and then take a walk along it. You may enter the Drive for walking and bicycling purposes from May 25 – August 15 from the Visitor Center parking area via the Seneca Trail.
Waterfowl, heron, egrets, eagles, osprey, norther harrier, terns, shorebirds, and more grace the Main Pool at various times throughout the seasons! The Drive is open from April 1, weather-permitting, through November; from December 1 through March 31, the Drive is closed to driving, cycling, walking, snowshoeing, skiing, etc.
Dog walking is not permitted on this trail; your dog may accompany you in your vehicle and must remain in your vehicle.
