Thomas Hayes Ecological Reserve Trails

Thomas Hayes Ecological Reserve Trails

Photo: Hayden Gerlach

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Thomas Hayes Ecological Reserve Trails

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About this place

A rare ecological reserve with walking trails: two easy loops through wetlands and open country near Otter Lake, the 4.3 km Coyote Loop and the 1.7 km White Tail Wander. It is a bird-watching walk more than a climb.

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Before you go 🌞

Dogs

No dogs on the trails (ecological reserve)

Washrooms

Outhouse at the Thomas Hayes parking area

Access

Coyote Loop is easy; Otter Lookout trail is short but steep

Poison ivy

Alternate trail avoids poison ivy near the Coyote Loop west fence

Information from astrailssociety.com ↗, checked Nov 2, 2026

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