Near Maxent Levee Trail
View directly from the trail overlooking the lake which provides a home for a number of local birds.
Near Maxent Levee Trail
Nice place to stop for a break: floating lily pads and running water.
Near Maxent Levee Trail
Typical boardwalk throughout the Ridge Trail Boardwalk.

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Hike Trail

Maxent Levee Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A levee-top trail that provides wonderful views of this refuge.
3.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Closes at night.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.11mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
3ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
3ft
High Point
-1ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the gravel parking area, hike past the yellow gate and follow the gravel road. This road will take you 3.2 miles through a fantastic ecosystem that plays home (some permanent residents and some transient) to over 250 species of birds as well as a number of other animals throughout the year.

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Contributors
Ben Rosenberg