Trail Details: Munch’s Coulee Hiking Trail |
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| Length | 1 miles / 1.61 Km Loop? Yes | ||
Description |
The bottom portion of the trail is in the draw where excellent bird watching opportunities abound. There is a small pool of water within comfortable viewing distance from the first bench. Turtles and duck broods can regularly be found in the spring. The trail then climbs up the side of the draw to the upland prairie.
The upland portion is one of the best places on the refuge to view native wildflowers as well as upland birds. The upland portion of the trail as it returns to the parking area allows visitors a spectacular view of the lake and marsh.
The bottom portion of the trail is hard surfaced and is intended to be accessible to all. Four benches provide resting areas along the top and bottom of the trail. Munch’s Coulee is an excellent area to work with school groups as it is located on a road easily navigated by buses, has ample parking, and includes most of the habitats found on the refuge within the area. |
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Type |
Other
Nature trail |
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Uses |
Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Shooting - Skeet
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals |
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Elevation |
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Visitor Information |
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State |
ND County: Ward |
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Directions |
Approsimately 5.5 miles south of Kenmare on the Des Lacs NWR Auto tour route. |
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Facilities |
Bench(es)
Parking
Parking, trailer
Trail access information
Trailhead(s)
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| Features | Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Wetland(s)
Other (describe below) native prairie |
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| Date and Time Open | 1/1 to 12/31 6:00 am to 10:00 pm |
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Contact Information |
Trail Management | Dan Severson Des Lacs NWR Complex P.O. Box 578 Kenmare, ND 58746 (701) 385-4046 Fax: (701) 385-3214 dan_severson@fws.gov http://deslacs.fws.gov |
Additional Information |
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Trail Surface |
Primary: Grass or vegetation Secondary: Soil with stabilizer Average Width: 60 inches Minimum Width: 24 inches |
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Trail Grade |
Average: 1% Maximum: 20% |
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Date Designated |
6/4/2005 |
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Date Updated |
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Other Designations |
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Notes |
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Trail Design and Construction |
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Connection with other Trails |
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Partnership and Support |
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Warning:
Some of the data in this
record may be outdated or incomplete.
American Trails is working to update the data. In the meantime, please contact the trail management agency for current information.
http://americantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails/trailNRT/munch-ND.html
Do you see a problem with this trail data? Contact either the trail manager (listed above) or email trailhead@americantrails.org.
