Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness — Attraction in Harding Township

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There are many Great Swamp in the area. This one is the best amongst all. It has proper parking and boardwalk in swamp. You can come with family and kids. The hike is almost on boardwalks and safe. There are various trails.

Place is very well known for Bird watchers and photographers. Many different kinds of birds are spotted. Recently, I have spotted Grey Heron, Bald Eagles, Hawk and Pileated Woodpecker. Also, have seen Rabit and Fox.

They have guidelines mentioned at this place. People wear masks and expect the same...

Elevated boardwalk (~ 1 mile) makes the Great Swamp accessible. During early spring (April), we saw 4 vultures feasting on something, a couple varieties of birds, tadpoles, but not much else (no turtles or frogs). Landscape is boggy & flat, forests of thin trees (soil too wet), and likely later in warmer months you'll need serious mosquito spray to be comfortable. There are purportedly hikes, but the volunteers staffing the tables didn't know about them. The trails are actually marked on the maps...

I've been hiking in The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge since I was little. The trails are always well-kept. And, most importantly each area of the Great Swamp has its positives including different scenery and trail types. Try hiking on multiple trails to find...