Walking Trails
Trail Map
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Facility Contact Information
For reasonable modifications or accommodations to programs and services contact the facility manager at 503-625-5945 or CLICK HERE to email.
Location
Facility
Main visitor entrance to the Wildlife Center and trailhead access located at 19255 SW Pacific Highway, Sherwood, OR 97140.
Parking Accommodations
There are two ADA parking spaces available at the Wildlife Center.
Public Transportation
Trimet bus route 12 offers frequent service and stops in front of the facility on Highway 99W. A 500 foot crushed rock path with slopes up to five percent connects the bus stop to the Wildlife Center.
Amenities
Parking at the Wildlife Center is ADA compliant.
Restrooms are ADA compliant and located at the trailhead entrance and at the end of the seasonal loop.
Picnic areas located at the trailhead adjacent the restrooms are provided with two ADA compliant tables.
Structures include ADA compliant lookout, observation deck, and a photo blind.
Trail Rated MODERATE
All of the trails at the refuge are rated moderate.
Hard/paved or compacted crushed rock surface, minimum three foot width with rest areas a maximum of every two hundred feet, five to eight percent (5 - 8%) grades, cross slopes two percent (2%) or less. Some individuals using mobility devices may need assistance.
Trail Description
Year-Round Nature Trail
A one-mile long nature trail meanders through a variety of refuge habitats, past wildlife viewpoints and interpretive stops and ends in an expansive view at the wetland observation deck. Along the trail you may see or hear native and migrating birds. This trail surface is made up of compacted crushed rock. From the parking lot to the wetland observation deck, the grade of the year-round nature trail does not exceed 5%, and is most steep at the entrance to the trail. There are five resting and wildlife viewing areas with benches. The path passes over several bridges and has wide open views of the wetlands. There are no services along the path - please come prepared.
Seasonal Trails
From May 1st through September 30th, visitors are permitted to walk on 3 miles of service roads. The road surface is uneven, loose gravel. From October 1st through April 30th, the seasonal trails (service roads) are closed to all public entry to provide sanctuary for wildlife.
Animals including service dogs are not allowed due to the sensitivity of the wildlife.
Trail Design Elements
Surface: Crushed rock
Width: 6 - 8 feet
Grade: flat in most places, slopes up to 5% in several areas
Cross slope: <2%
Distances
Year Round Nature Trail: .9 miles; 1.8 miles round trip
Seasonal Trails: 1.5 mile loop; 2.8 mile loop; 3.3 mile loop
To the photo blind: 1.1 miles; 2.2 miles round trip
To the river overlook: .45 miles; .9 miles round trip
Obstacles
Slight transitions between surfaces, some slopes up to 5%
Ridgetop overlook: slope exceeds 20 - 25% on this spur
Items to Note
The refuge is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Be sure to check out the information kiosks before heading out on the trails.
Trails are for walking only.
To minimize disturbance to wildlife, no bicycling, jogging, or running.
Pets are not allowed on the refuge.
Pets disturb wildlife and will scare them away even before you get a chance to see them.