River View Trail Spring Birding Hike

Join Park Naturalist on a hike to the lake along the Gooseberry River. We will be looking and listening for birds as we walk a section of the River View trail and along the Gichi Gummi State Bike trail (approximately 1.75 mile round trip) In early spring, we will be on the lookout for migrating raptors and waterfowl, and for resident eagles that may be out hunting. The river delta is rich with nutrients and typically has open water early in the spring where birds congregate.

This path is packed gravel and clay and will likely be wet or muddy in the spring. Depending on conditions, wear traction devices and bring walking poles. If spring snow persists, we can snowshoe or snow hike. Mostly flat, but some steeper slopes towards the lake. Binoculars and bird guides will be available to use.

Meet inside the visitor center West doors, outside of the wayside rest bathrooms. Free parking in the wayside rest lot near the visitor center is available.