The refuge is the eastern end of the Lewis and Clark Heritage Trail and features stunning river and mountain views and year-round wildlife viewing opportunities. The 1,049-acre refuge, which lies partly within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, consists of a walking path, historic riverine flood plain habitat, semi-permanent wetlands, cottonwood-dominated riparian corridors, pastures, and remnant stands of Oregon white oak as well as a 2 ¾ mile art trail.
More than 200 of the area’s 300 bird species have been observed on this relatively small refuge. Open during daylight hours every day, the trailhead has parking, an interpretive kiosk with brochures, and restroom. A section of the trail is closed to protect wintering waterfowl from October 1 through April 30 of each year. While providing an important nesting and wintering area for raptors and waterfowl, it is also at a crossroads.
Reed Island State Park, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 0.87 mi (straight line)
Captain William Clark Park Trail, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 1.33 mi (straight line)
Captain William Clark Park Trail, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 1.33 mi (straight line)
Captain William Clark Park Trail, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 1.39 mi (straight line)
Captain William Clark Park, Index Street, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 1.64 mi (straight line)
Washougal Coffee Company, Main Street, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 2.44 mi (straight line)
Reflection Plaza, Pendleton Way, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 2.45 mi (straight line)
Two Rivers Heritage Museum, Durgan St, Washougal, WA, USA
Distance: 2.49 mi (straight line)
Confluence Trail, Troutdale, OR 97060, USA
Distance: 2.67 mi (straight line)
Sandy River Delta, Thousand Acres Road, Troutdale, OR, USA
Distance: 3.05 mi (straight line)
Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, OR, USA
Distance: 3.06 mi (straight line)
Vista House, Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, OR, USA
Distance: 3.50 mi (straight line)
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site, Jordan Road, Troutdale, OR, USA
Distance: 3.89 mi (straight line)
Sugarpine Drive-In, East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, USA
Distance: 3.96 mi (straight line)
Glenn Otto Community Park, East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, USA
Distance: 4.00 mi (straight line)
LoLo's Boss Pizza, East Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, USA
Distance: 4.25 mi (straight line)
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