McDonough Wildlife Refuge - Hiking
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McDonough Wildlife Refuge - Hiking
Clay Abney

McDonough Wildlife Refuge - Hiking
Clay Abney
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Summary
While small, this 277-acre refuge has 5 miles of great trails that are perfect for that lunchtime hike or leisurely family stroll on the weekend.
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Distance
5.0 miles
The park has 6 trails, which range from 0.3 to 2.1 miles, including a trail that's accessible to people who use a wheelchair.
Destination Distance From Downtown
67.1 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
Most of the trails are short and easy to moderate, but the Main Loop trail does have some stairs at the end.
Time To Complete
0 hours
The longest trail here is 2.1 miles, so it will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on which trail you take.
Seasonality
All Seasons
Easily accessible year-round. Cross-country skiing in winter.
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