Maps and Trails in the Lower Suwannee NWR

Maps

OVERVIEW MAPS

GEOSPATIAL MAPS
Import these into the Avenza app for offline use on your mobile phone. Instructions

General Guides

All refuge maps were produced by Daniel L. Barrand, Refuge Forester.

Trail Guides (listed north to south)

Behind the gates you sometimes find the best hiking, cycling, and wildlife observation. You are welcome to explore any of the former logging roads, but please do not block the gate with your car in case a refuge vehicle or equipment needs access. Most are mowed regularly. Ticks and winged biting insects can be abundant.

During hunting season, non-hunters are free to access the Refuge and can do so safely by following these basic guidelines from Andrew Gude, Refuge manager:

If you see a vehicle parked at a gate, it's best not to walk down that road
When hiking off the public driving roads, it is best to wear bright colors, like safety orange or fluorescent yellow; and lastly
It is not wise to carry deer antlers and clack them together making it sound like two bucks fighting. This type of noise attracts hunters. . .

The River Walk and Tram Ridge Trails

10 Great Adventures

hike/drive/paddle

various lengths

Favorite activities on our Refuges.

Gravel Riding (off-road biking)

bike

various lengths

Recommended rides chosen from nearly 200 miles of former logging roads available.

Dixie Mainline Guide by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

hike/drive/bike

9 miles

Activities and points of interest along the Dixie Mainline.

Dixie Mainline Hiking Trails

hike/drive/bike

8.5 miles

Hiking trails, history and habitats along the Dixie Mainline.

CR 349 Refuge Cycling Tour

bike

14.5 miles

Five primary but seldom traveled Refuge roads off CR 349 in Dixie County.

River Walk and Tram Ridge Trails

hike

River Walk-1 mile

Tram Ridge- 2.8 mile loop

The River Walk boardwalk leads to the Suwannee River, one of the few access spots on the Refuge.

Nature Drive Guide

hike/drive/bike

9 miles

This beautiful primary refuge road is the gateway to many refuge adventures.

Turkey Foot Loop Trail

hike/bike

2.17 mile loop

One of the best trails for seeing birds and butterflies, especially during spring.

Barnett Creek Loop Trail

hike/bike

2.8 mile loop

This secondary road loop traverses some of our best land and water scenery.

Dennis Creek Trail

hike/bike

1 mile

Nearly all the Gulf of Mexico coastal ecological features are visible from land on this trail.

Shell Mound Trail

hike

.5 miles

Fascinating archaeological trail with interpretive panels.

Paddling and Fishing Guides
(listed north to south)

Explore the isolated wonders of the Refuges–some are only accessible by paddling. The trails are listed north to south. Click the links below for more information and downloads for each paddle.

Downloadable 11" x 17" panels are free for your personal use. They are copyrighted by Friends and may not be sold or used for any commercial purpose without permission of Friends.