Blue Heron Trail

Length: 1.15 miles  |  Elevation Gain: 8.9 feet  |  
  • Trail System: Snag Boat Bend
  • Trailhead(s): Trailhead: Snagboat Bend Trails and Boardwalk (Get Directions), Trailhead: Snagboat Bend Trails and Boardwalk (Get Directions)
  • Season: Year-Round Trails
  • Hours: Daylight

A network of trails (including an accessible boardwalk) run through riparian and wetland habitat and offer opportunities for viewing wildlife and birds.

This loop follows side channels in the bend of river, showcasing this dynamic riparian environment and providing opportunities to see birds and wildlife. The loop connects with the Dike Trail and Snag Boat Bend Lake Creek Trail.

Trail description by: William L. Finley NWR

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