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## Trails

**Three Sisters Springs**is a 57 acre with over 2 miles of trails. Refuge trails and the boardwalk provide family-friendly wildlife and springs viewing areas. All trails have very little elevation gain, offering easy walks without losing any of the natural opportunities. Need help navigating? Refer to the map provided by the Three Sisters Springs Center or the Gatehouse. 

For trail lengths:
                          - Three Sisters Springs Boardwalk  

Length: 0.25 mile handicap accessible 
                          - Red Cedar Trail 

Length: 0.25 mile (Handicap accessible) 
                          - Wetland Walk 

Length: 0.50 mile 
                          - Sweet Gum Trail 

Length: 0.37 mile 
                          - Magnolia Spring Loop 

Length: 0.50 mile 
                          - Trail to pavilion 

Length: 0.10 mile (Handicap accessible)  

All trails are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm year-round, except for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The skill level of all trails is easy with no elevation gain. The trails are gravel or grass with the exception of the boardwalk. Entrance fee applies. 

### 3 Sisters Springs Boardwalk

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### Magnolia Loop Trail

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### Pavilion Trail

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### Sweet Gum Trail

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### Wetlands Trail

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### Wetlands Trail (ADA)

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