Cape May National Wildlife Refuge-Woodcock Trail
A tranquil, one-mile foot patch mowed through fields at the forest edge. The trail is broken into two east trails. One leads to a salt marsh habitat, while the second one goes through a forest and freshwater wetland.
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Woodcock Trail is a one-mile mowed foot path through fields along forest edge. Two woodland spur trails also occur off the mowed path.

Its diversity of habitats and wildlife make the refuge an ideal site for environmental education.

Deer and migratory game bird hunting are allowed in designated areas of the refuge, under State and Federal regulations. Hunters are urged to contact refuge headquarters for additional information, regulations and maps.

Future plans for expansion of public use on the refuge include opening additional foot trails, developing a universally accessible foot trail at the headquarters area, and designating refuge fishing areas.

The refuge is open daily from dawn to dusk.

BRING THE FAMILY

Since the refuge is new, there are few public resources in place.  The trails are fairly short, but if you know the lack of restrooms and other facilities could become an issue, it might be good idea to leave the kids at home.

WHO KNEW

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is one of the newest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in January 1989.

CONTACT INFO
Cape May Court House, NJ
(609) 463-0994
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/capemay
Primary County: Cape May