Discovery Trail

An easy, ADA-compliant loop that starts at the Refuge Headquarters and travels through diverse habitats. 
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Walking Snowshoeing Ungroomed cross-country skiing
Length
0.80 miles, Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Swanton (VT)
Surface
Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

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 trail from the park office to the woods is 6 feet wide with a hardened gravel surface. There has been some grass encroachment, which is mowed. The boardwalk is also 6 feet wide.

Other Information

Rules and Regulations - 

  • The refuge is a day use facility only and does not allow overnight camping.
  • Pets must be leashed and under the control of the owner while on the refuge.
  • The refuge is closed from dusk until dawn unless otherwise permitted by refuge manager.
  • This trail is closed during deer rifle and muzzleloader hunting season

Trail Manager

For more information, contact:

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
29 Tabor Road
Swanton, VT 05488
Phone: 802-868-4781
missisquoi@fws.gov
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Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly
Dispose of solid human waste in a cathole 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, camp, or trails. Don't forget to cover it up when you're done!
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Trailhead Information

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. 

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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Trail Alerts

Safety
Hunting Season Closure
November 1 – December 15
This trail is closed for general use during deer rifle and muzzleloader season.
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