Directions
Seney National Wildlife Refuge was one of the recipients of the Great American Outdoors Act. This will allow us to complete much needed work on several refuge structures which have been on a maintenance backlog awaiting funding. The largest portion of the project effects the wildlife drives, current visitor center, office, and the campus surrounding these buildings. The Pine Ridge Nature Trail will be affected by construction. At times the trail may be closed, partially closed, or there may be detours. As we break ground in the spring of 2022, we will post regular status updates on our website. Watch our progress and stay informed on current projects and closures.
The campus where you access the Pine Ridge Nature Trail will be closed in 2022. Take highway M-77 north from US-2 at Blaney Park or south from M-28 at Seney. Turn west on the Refuge Entrance Road 5 miles south of Seney or 2 miles north of Germfask. Park in the Visitor Center parking lot and walk up the sidewalk. A sign on the side of the Visitor Center will point you to the trail.
Pine Ridge Nature Trail
Seney Area
Birding Information
The Pine Ridge Nature Trail is open daylight hours year-round and can be accessed from the visitor center. This trail meanders past pools, through mixed and red pine forests and contains an elevated walk through a wetland. Ospreys, trumpeter swans, Canada geese, common loons, wood ducks, American bitterns, gray catbirds, cuckoos, alder flycatchers, warbling vireos, red-eyed vireos, northern shrikes and various species of warblers and sparrows have all been spotted along this trail.
Area Information
The Pine Ridge Nature Trail is a recommended trail for snowshoers, we encourage people who would like to snowshoe or ski with their dogs to use this site.
Bathrooms
Yes, before you enter the drive at the Visitor Center or after hours by the office near the Fire Tower. Construction will affect bathroom availability.
Parking
Construction will affect parking. Yes, at the Visitor Center
Road Birding
No
Hiking Trails
Yes, portions of the trail are ADA compliant
Viewing Platform
Yes
Winter Access
Yes