Fay Slough Wildlife Area

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If you like birding while you hear the hum of the highway, go here…

Right off the 101 at the mid-​city motor world exit. This natural wildlife area directly across from the bay on the east side of the highway, provides some of the best area outside of the marsh for migratory bird watching. The area is level and relatively flat easy walking, and the slough and wetlands around it provide the perfect habitat for viewing and watching some great seasonal travelers as well as the areas natives.
As you exit, there is a small amount a flat parking spaces at the trail head, park and walk in — usually easy access as not many people stop at this cool sanctuary. The trail way is easy walking, hiking, biking and only maybe a mile into the slough and wetlands. There are birds everywhere. I stop by here when I get the chance on cool mornings as it makes for some great viewing.
This Wildlife Conservation Board property is well worth the stop and most don’t — an easy walking trail with lots open area for birding, hiking, running and biking. the area is open from dawn to dust daily.
4 Stars.
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This is a hidden day hike/​walking trail gem. Located next to Harper Motors and Midcity Motor World, this is a flat, easy trail that goes through the pasture before running parallel to the slough. The views are beautiful and there are plenty of birds and wildflowers. The grass could be cut down after the first mile, but it is still walkable if you have hiking boots.
Not sure about fishing but hunting is apparently allowed on weekends and Wednesdays. The trail goes for about a mile before you hit the slough, whereupon it splits in two directions. I, for one, am super happy that the Wildlife Conservation Board acquired this land. I now have a new trail running spot!