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Munch's Coulee Hiking Trail

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Backcountry Trail

Length
1 mile
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
Loop

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Des Lacs in the Fall. Photo by USFWS Mountain-Prairie wiki.

Blue Flax Flower on Munch's Coulee Trail in Des Lacs Refuge. Photo by USFWS Mountain-Prairie wiki.

Beavers in Des Lacs Lake. Photo by USFWS Mountain-Prairie wiki.

Des Lacs Refuge. Photo by USFWS Mountain-Prairie wiki.

Des Lacs Wildlife Refuge. Photo by USFWS Mountain-Prairie wiki.

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Location: Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, Kenmare, ND

States: North Dakota
Counties: Ward

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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Reviews

Wendy Schmeichel

Jul 30, 2020

Trail is nice, short loop. When you get to top of hill the view is amazing. You can see for miles. Climbing the hill is a workout but worth while to see the views.

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Allowed Uses:

Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Dan Severson
Des Lacs NWR Complex
4200 520th St NW
Kenmare, ND 58746
[email protected] • (701) 385-4046
deslacs.fws.gov

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

Elevation (low): 1880
Elevation (high): 1965
Elevation (cumulative): --

Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Grass or Vegetation
Surfaces (additional): Grass or Vegetation

Tread Width (average): 60"
Tread Width (minimum): --
Running length (minimum): --

Tread Grade (average, percent): 1
Tread Grade (maximum): 20
Running length (maximum): --

Cross-slope (average, percent): --
Cross-slope (maximum): --
Running length (maximum): --

Certified as an NRT
Jun 3, 2005

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