Trail Overview
This graded, gravel trail takes you through the northern area of Ash Meadow National Wildlife Refuge. There are many attractions to explore, including: Peterson Reservoir, Crystal Reservoir, Lower Crystal Marsh and Wetlands, Devil's Hole, the Ash Meadow's Visitor Center, Longstreet Spring and Historical Cabin, Bell Vista Road, and Point of Rocks Boardwalk.
History
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was established June 18, 1984. Managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the refuge protects threatened and endangered species, many of which occur nowhere else in the world. It encompasses over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert uplands.