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Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 Google reviews · Running trail in Dallas, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tranquil nature reserve featuring a hiking trail & birdwatching opportunities.
What runners say about Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
“This beautiful reserve has lots of trails, wildlife and epic views!”
“I have been lucky to be able to visit this serene wildlife in all seasons.”
A serene place. Even in summer, when there are fewer birds, the refuge proves itself alive. Herons and egrets wade through shallows, turkey vultures circle above, deer and coyotes wander the golden rolling hills.
An amazing find. Beautiful rolling hills. Oregon White Oak trees. Great trail. Drove about a mile on a good gravel road. Great views and a tranquil walk.
This beautiful reserve has lots of trails, wildlife and epic views! It’s one of my favorite places to do senior photos. The roads and trails are pretty accessible but they are all gravel and most of the trails are just dirt so just keep that in mind.
This spot is amazing at any time of year.... Autumn makes the leaves fall, making it easier to spot the birds, though they're always plenty visible, since they have the run of this refuge.
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoy the backside of the baskett Slough more so because the view from back here is a lot better than the main viewpoint that is on the.”
“One goes around the backside of the hill and is 4 mi long, the other goes down to a small lake in the grass and I am unsure of the length.”
“Update: Found a great spot with a three mile loop to walk.”
“I have been lucky to be able to visit this serene wildlife in all seasons.”
“The roads and trails are pretty accessible but they are all gravel and most of the trails are just dirt so just keep that in mind.”
“There are two main places to pull off the road - a huge flat spot near the pond, and a parking lot towards the eastern end of the property.”
“There are two main places to pull off the road - a huge flat spot near the pond, and a parking lot towards the eastern end of the property.”
Plan your run at Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone(503) 623-2749
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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