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There are a few trails within the Refuge. Most are easy, relatively flat walking through tall grass and under even taller cottonwood trees.
Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:
| Bertrand Trail |
| Distance: |
.5 miles one-way |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
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Total Ascent: |
None |
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| Description: |
This trail explores the old river channel and takes the visitor through grassland and marsh habitats. |
| Cottonwood and Grassland Trail |
| Distance: |
1.5 mile loop |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
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Total Ascent: |
None |
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| Description: |
This is a .75 mile interpreted trail through the woods and a .75 mile trail in grasslands that allow a close examination of the plant and animal life along the Missouri River. |
| Missouri Meander Trail |
| Distance: |
1 mile twin-loop |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
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Total Ascent: |
None |
| Trailhead: |
Adjacent to the DeSoto Visitor Center. |
| Description: |
This trail is open year-round. One short loop is paved. Crossing a footbridge, the natural meanders through woods and along DeSoto Lake. |
| Wood Duck Pond Trail |
| Distance: |
.75 mile loop |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
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Total Ascent: |
None |
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| Description: |
This interpreted trail crosses Wood Duck Pond and leads through woods and along the grassland edge. Visitors may observe wildlife management practices demonstrated nearby. |
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