The 1856-acre Refuge has a visitor center, wetland view, picnic area, walking trails, and river overlook. There is no paddlecraft put in or take out in the Refuge. Dogs are not allowed in the Refuge.
The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 to conserve, manage and restore wildlife and their habitat for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans. The Refuge is one of the few urban national wildlife refuges in the country. It has a variety of habitats including wetlands and oak savanna that support over 200 species of birds. The Refuge together with the jointly managed 900-acre Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Tualatin River Mile 60.8) is a great place to see a diversity of wildlife including migratory waterfowl.
2700 foot gravel path from the parking lot to a nice overlook of the Tualatin River. There is no paddlecraft put in or take out in the Refuge.
Scholls Bridge (River Mile 26.9)
11.7 miles (6 hours paddling time)
King City Community Park (River Mile 12.7)
2.5 miles (1.5 hour paddling time)
