1.8 mi
Distance
3 ft
Elev. Gain
36m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Kestrel and Meadowlark Trail is a loop trail in Merced National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in Merced County, California. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 3 feet. The nearest town is El Nido, California, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 36 ft |
| High point | 0.5 mi | 37 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 36 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service
Source of truth
- Merced National Wildlife Refuge — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- El Nido, CA · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Merced County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Merced National Wildlife Refuge · US Fish and Wildlife Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
In this park
Other trails in Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Los Banos Creek Reservoir Campground
22.2 mi awaySan Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
Los Banos, CA
Los Banos Creek Campground
22.2 mi awaySan Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
Los Banos, CA
Reservable
George Hatfield State Rec Area
22.3 mi awayGeorge J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
Hilmar, CA
Reservable
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