Trails
Feel as though you have escaped the city as you explore forests of Ash and Oregon white oak trees. Open your lungs and mind as you travel along wetland trails and watch wildlife soar the open water, fields, and sky. Trails differ in terrain, habitat, and open seasons.
Some trail access closes seasonally to offer undisturbed habitat to resting waterfowl during the winter and spring months or nesting space during the spring and summer. See trail profiles for maps, directions, and seasonal closures to help plan your visit.
Seasonal Trail Access:
- Auto Tour Route Open for pedestrian use May - September ONLY
To minimize disturbance to wintering waterfowl, the Auto Tour route is open to vehicle use only during the months of October through April. Using your car as a viewing blind during this time keeps wildlife from seeing you as a predator. This creates a better viewing experience for you and other visitors.
- Kiwa Trail: Season varies depending on the presence of specific nesting bird species.
Stay tuned to the website to hear when the Kiwa trail will open.
- Carty Trail from the Port entrance to the Gee Creek bridge: Open May 1st through September 30th
To protect wintering migratory birds, this trail is closed via locked gate from October 1st - April 30th
Year-round Trail Access:
- The Oaks to Wetlands Trail remains open year-round
During the spring and summer months, staff will close pieces of the Oaks to Wetland trail for restoration activity. This usually only lasts half of a day. (see section 6 on map)
- Auto Tour Route remains open year-round for vehicle access.
Pedestrian access allowed from May 1st through September 30th.