Signage and Wayfinding

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Look for this sign, marking the entrance to the refuge from Highway 99 (Pacific Highway). If you are coming from the South, be aware that you have to drive past the entrance and perform a U-turn at a designated spot just to the North of the entrance.
image of a large brown sign with white lettering that says the word welcome in several languages.
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All are welcome at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, part of your National Wildlife Refuge System, comprised of over 570 wildlife refuges stretching from the Caribbean to Guam.
A brown sign with white letters indicating the operating hours of the refuge headquarters office.
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To speak with refuge staff, you can visit the headquarters office, next to the Visitor Center, Monday through Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday from 9am to 3:30pm. Volunteers are also at the front desk of the Visitor Center during its open hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Image of a brown sign with white letters indicating pets are prohibited at the refuge. The sign is surrounded by green grass and trees.
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Pets are prohibited at the refuge as a way to reduce potential disturbance to wildlife. Trained service animals are welcome at the refuge.
A bright red sign with white and black lettering indicating that running and jogging is prohibited on the refuge trails.
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Running and jogging are not allowed at the refuge as the faster pace causes a greater disturbance to wildlife. Several locations in nearby Sherwood, Tualatin, and Tigard have wonderful paths for running and jogging.
Image of a white sign with blue text explaining that operating drones at the refuge is prohibited. A gravel trail and trees surround the sign.
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Drone operation is prohibited throughout the refuge to reduce disturbance to wildlife. This prohibition includes launching, landing, and overhead flight.
Image of a brown sign with white lettering and arrows directing toward trails. The sign is surrounded by a metal fence, gravel and green grass.
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When the seasonal Wetland Trail is open (May 1-September 30) it can be accessed by a set of steps next to the Education Shelter. If steps will not work for you, head down the River Trail's switchback, then connect to the Wetland Trail on a short path just past two small ponds at the end of the switchback.
Image of a brown sign with white lettering designating a staff parking area. A gravel road and gate are next to the sign.
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The driveway and parking area behind the headquarters office is designated for staff vehicles only. While the staff driveway appears to connect to the seasonal Wetland Trail (May 1-September 30), that trail can only be accessed next to the Education Shelter, either via steps or by using the River Trail's switchback.
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Interpretive signs tell the story of the refuge at several locations near the Visitor Center and along the year-round River Trail. Most of these signs have about 28 inches of clearance beneath the sign, with the sign content at about 36 inches off the ground.