Starting at the Refuge Headquarters, follow this mile long loop past ponds, through fields and into the woods to the edge of the Maquam Bog. Walk along oak islands and boardwalks for an opportunity to see deer, red fox, coyote, songbirds and birds of prey.
The beginning of the trail is well-packed crushed stone and hard-packed soil/grass, and includes a 15-foot section of 5% grade. It leads to a series of 5-foot wide boardwalks over the flood plain forest and wetlands. The first boardwalk includes a bump-out for resting/passing. All boardwalks include a 2-inch side lip along the edge, and some sections have thick railings as well. Between the boardwalk there are sections of crushed stone, with ramps leading up to and down from some of the boardwalk sections. This part of the trail is entirely flat except for the ramps, which range from a slight (1%) gradient to a few that are a steeper (6%-8%) grade. The return on the loop is hard-packed soil and grass, and is mowed frequently.
Please note: the trail can be very wet and/or flooded during the spring months. During these conditions, it is recommended to turn around after the first boardwalk and return back the same way you came.
Rules and Regulations -
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From Swanton, head northwest on VT-78. 5.4 miles after the bridge over the Mississquoi River, turn left on Tabor Road. The parking area for these trails is at Refuge Headquarters on the left 0.3 miles down Tabor Road. The trailhead and museum are located across the road from the parking lot.
The parking lot surface is paved, if with some potholes. There are three disabled parking spaces with enough space in the lot to accommodate multiple vans. There is a sidewalk from the parking lot to the Visitor Center, at an even level with the paved parking lot.
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