Trails
Hike our trails to follow the lakebed and see extended views of wetland and riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.
Learn more about riparian habitat. Please note the open periods for each trail; trail closure periods are due to refuge waterfowl hunts and Oregon state hunts – these trail closures will impact not only hiking, but the activities that depend on access to the trails, such as wildlife observation and photography.
Trail Name: Gravel Trail
Open Season: Feb 1- Nov 30
Length: 1.1 miles
Location of trail: Access trail from parking lot by following paved path from parking lot up to trail, where visitors will reach a fork; go left to access the northern portion of the gravel trail, and head right to access the southern portion of the gravel trail, and the natural trail.
Surface: Gravel
Difficulty: Easy
Information: This trail is out-and-back in both directions and a total of 1.1 miles in length. The path skirts the lakebed, which offers visitors sights of water filled with waterfowl in the winter and an expanse of vegetation during the summer months.
Seasonality and weather considerations: There is extremely limited shade spots along the trail, and limited benches on this portion of the trail, at this time. Please be prepared for heat in summer months, and for wet and cold weather in the winter months.
Trail Name: Natural Trail
Open Season: Feb 1 - Sept 30
Length: 1.3 miles
Location of Trail: Access trail from parking lot by following paved path from parking lot up to trail. Walk along southern portion of Gravel Trail for 0.7 miles until natural trail.
Surface: Uneven, natural surface (soil, low-growing plants, rocks, etc)
Difficulty: Easy
Information: This trail is out-and-back, and a total of 1.3 miles in length. The path skirts the lakebed, which offers visitors sights of water filled with waterfowl in the winter and an expanse of vegetation during the summer months.
Seasonality and weather considerations: There is extremely limited shade spots along the trail, and limited benches on this portion of the trail, at this time. Please be prepared for heat in summer months, and for wet and cold weather in the winter months.