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Route Description
Bob Heirman Wildlife Refuge is a small wildlife refuge in Snohomish.
During parts of the winter, one may find wintering trumpeter swans on Shadow Lake here. To view the swans, you need to get there early in the morning as they'll fly off to roost for the day.
There is a small footpath down to the edge of the lake but there is no real trail around the lake -- if you do not stick to the footpath during wet weather, you may find yourself mired in muck!
After you return from the lake, you can proceed down the trail, which will take you along the Snohomish River. You may want to check conditions first -- during my recent hike there, the trail was blocked off at one point with debris.
I drew the route here based on trailmaps. My actual hike went this route, but stopped at the marked location due to trail debris. And also veered off into the muck alongside the lake -- so I didn't include that in this route.
Be aware that dogs are not allowed as this is a wildlife refuge and that the trail may be very wet, muddy, and slippery in the winter.
Bob Heirman Wildlife Refuge is a small wildlife refuge in Snohomish.
During parts of the winter, one may find wintering trumpeter swans on Shadow Lake here. To view the swans, you need to get there early in the morning as they'll fly off to roost for the day.
There is a small footpath down to the edge of the lake but there is no real trail around the lake -- if you do not stick to the footpath during wet weather, you may find yourself mired in muck!
After you return from the lake, you can proceed down the trail, which will take you along the Snohomish River. You may want to check conditions first -- during my recent hike there, the trail was blocked off at one point with debris.
I drew the route here based on trailmaps. My actual hike went this route, but stopped at the marked location due to trail debris. And also veered off into the muck alongside the lake -- so I didn't include that in this route.
Be aware that dogs are not allowed as this is a wildlife refuge and that the trail may be very wet, muddy, and slippery in the winter.
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Categories, Tags & More
Category: Birding Walks | By Foot | Hiking
Route Types:One Way
Distance Range: 0-5 miles
Surfaces: Dirt
Area:PNW Routes | Snohomish County | Washington State
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