Birding Trail Reviews

“Be prepared as this is sand the entire walk. Some nice loops and a few out and back trails. It took us a couple of hours to cover the 6 miles. Enjoyable scenery and beaches the whole time. During the summer months (possibly all year) there is a busy beach car park that cost us $20 to park at cheaper if you are a member of the local trust. The shake shack was closed for the season when we visited mid September. If you go in the fall this drive takes you right past Russel Orchard for apple picking, Hay rides etc.”

“Beautiful place. Lots to see.”

“This trail is divided into segments - to find the various sections of this trail do a site search for "Fred Meijer Heartland Trail" :)”

“Nice walk with the kids along the river. They enjoyed crossing the suspension bridge.”

“An easy, beautiful hike with many, many gorgeous views. This is a great place for kids. The drive from Port Angeles to Cape Flattery is long and curvy, but there is wonderful scenery to enjoy on the ride. There are awesome lookout points at the end of the trail, including Tatoosh Island. The coastline is spectacular. My niece and nephew and I had fun identifying the birds--we were fortunate to see Bald Eagles, Murres, Oystercatchers, and a variety of gulls.”

“Visiting Weskeag-- too cheap charging for guide! Come to NH for free!”

“Looking for a great cycling trail in central Florida? This is it! Whether you bike the entire (nearly 50 mile) trail or tackle different parts on a few different stretches, you’re sure to love this great trail. The road is paved and well-maintained and flat (of course – it’s in central Florida!). The setting is rural and quiet, and the scenery is lovely- you’ll even pedal through the Withlacoochee State Forest for part of the stretch where you’ll get to see gorgeous cypress tree. You’ll forget that the hustle and bustle of Orlando is just about an hour away when you bike this trail. ”

“The new trail is perfectly well maintained, smooth and rolling, making it way easier to navigate. You can still hike the old trail but it is full of roots and pretty technical, also exhausting for the knees. Start early in the day to beat the crowds and heat--this is actually a great summer hike because it is mostly shaded. Still, a ton of water is necessary. It took us about 4 hrs to get to the top. View is just beautiful! ”

“Took the Sedge Hill trail to the Henry Hollow Loop. Nice little workout though not as challenging as the Mossy Ridge trail at Edwin Warner. Only complaint is parts of the trail have loose rocks on them which can be dangerous for running or even walking on. I twisted my ankle back in January but was more careful this time.”

“This is an easy walk around the refuge. If you love birding this is the place for you. There are so many species of birds here and some are really striking with reds, golds, and other colors. Lots of water fowl too in the lake. This is a very peaceful area and it's nice to stroll around the lake and watch the birds and destress.”

“Love, love, love this park. I’ve been coming here most of my adult life.”

“Very nice flat trail to great vistas. It is not in point Judith but Matunuck. It is very marked from Hwy 1”

“A nice, easy hike, fun for kids and dogs. The Doug firs and pines are lovely to walk through. It gets super muddy when it rains, but the waterfall is very pretty.”

“This isn't so much of a hike as a series of walking paths. The park is a sanctuary for waterfowl so you'll get a chance to see a lot of native birds like Canadian Geese, swans, ducks, cranes as well as some other local wildlife. The paths have wooden boards that you walk on which is a nice touch and I could see kids enjoying it. One thing to know before you go is bring bug spray!!! Lots of mosquitoes will be there. If you forget your repellent, no worries, the gift shop on the premises sells some. ”

“An awesome hike! I like to backpack here but the trek is definitely doable in a day (a very long day). This hike must be considered "difficult" due to the length, because it really is more moderate. The elevation gain is very gradual, hardly strenuous. Fantastic mountain views.”

“Since the Wachusett shoreline can be walked for many miles, there are so many options for exploring this lovely place. There are quite a few trails overall for hiking, jogging, fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or just leisurely enjoying the beautiful views of the reservoir. Dogs and horses are not allowed, most likely to protect the drinking water as well as preserve the flora and fauna of this absolutely beautiful reservoir. Fishing is allowed from the shore, not by boat, and swimming is not allowed. We decided to enter gate # 8 across the street from Cross St on route 70. We hiked for about 2 hrs on the trails and covered around 5 miles. The trails were easy to navigate with a mix of short and steep ascents and some longer more gradual ascents and descents. There is some good bird-watching here, too, especially if you like waterfowl. I love the loons. We also saw egrets, shorebirds, wood ducks, ruddy ducks, buffleheads, grebes, coots, and moorhens.”

“We hiked the Mima Falls trail. 5 miles out and back. Worth every step. The waterfall at the end was so beautiful. Sat and had lunch next to it. Lots of horse poo. Saw salamanders in the river but not many birds.”

“Beautiful! I went right before work, and the shady Juniper trees kept me shady enough! There was a cute little bench with an overview of the lake about midpoint into the trail. I wasn’t able to finish it, due to going to work. But I’m hoping to finish soon!”

“I went early june 2018, so birds were few. Also the park appears to be a work in progress, I hope to see it again in a few years during springtime.”