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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
A sign post with a small parking area marks the trailhead of the Middle Marsh Dike Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
The route follows a double track restricted to refuge vehicles.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
The ponds on either side of the path provide a feeling of a desert oasis in the midst of the a scenic backdrop of hills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
Frogs leaping into the water is a common sight and sound along the walk.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
Views from the Middle Marsh Dike Trail within the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
Water reflections along the dike trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
There is little shade along the hike, however a few trees provide cover and relaxing sounds in the wind.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
Middle Marsh Dike Trail inside the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
Middle Marsh Dike Trail inside the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/29/2024
The end of the gravel trail makes a natural turnaround point, or you can continue up the west side path to use the WHIN Dike Trail to form a loop.