Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
About
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge in Monroe and Northampton counties, set up to protect migratory birds and the habitats they depend on. Its trails are good for wildlife watching and photography, and the refuge says you may see wild turkeys, warblers, frogs and sometimes a bald eagle over Cherry Creek.
There are two places to start. At the headquarters on Croasdale Road, the 1.7-mile Front Nine and 1.7-mile Back Nine trails are paved former golf cart paths, good for strollers and wheelchairs, though some hills are steep. The 3.2-mile Cherry Valley Ridge Trail, near 130 Lower Cherry Valley Road in Saylorsburg, is dirt and loose gravel with an observation blind.
History
The refuge was established by proclamation in December 2008, and its first tract was bought in 2010. The refuge page now lists 5,471 acres in total, within a 20,466-acre acquisition boundary.
When to go
The trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset. The headquarters and visitor center are open only on a limited basis, when staff are present. The Front Nine and Back Nine trails are open year-round but are not plowed in winter. The refuge lists snowshoeing and cross-country skiing among its activities.
Good to know
Pets are not allowed, though service animals are. Stay on the trails.
Motorized vehicles, jogging, bicycling and horseback riding are not allowed on the trails, and overnight parking is not allowed.
The refuge also lists hunting and fishing as activities, so check its rules before a fall visit.
Price
The refuge page lists no admission fee. Check the website before you go.
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