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Newark Slough Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
Newark Slough Trail is a moderately trafficked loop trail.
6.4
mi
Distance
94
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The visitor center and main parking lot was closed due to COVID - park at the first lot outside the main entrance which adds 1/2 mile to the rxh.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.44mi
Distance
94ft
Elevation Gain
94ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
67ft
High Point
-0ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Newark Slough Trail is a 6.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Fremont, California . It is nice loop around the berms of Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge - great for bird watching.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Haroon Muhammad