We are more than a trail.
Klamath Wingwatchers is a Klamath County 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to public education and wetland habitat, and their value as a natural resource through scientific, artistic, and cultural means.
Klamath Wingwatchers has created a wetland & wildlife interpretive trail in a beautiful area bordering Lake Ewauna in downtown Klamath Falls, and connecting to the Discover Klamath Visitors Center at 205 Riverside Drive. Our purposes are to:
Educate the public about the importance of wetlands as a natural resource
Serves as an urban nature educational center for local residents
Focuses attention on the area as a destination for wildlife viewing
The Klamath Basin provides a home and resting place for hundreds of species of wildlife, more than any other area in the western United States. The Klamath wetlands and 5 wildlife refuges have the largest concentration of migrating waterfowl found on the continent. In addition, over 500 bald eagles utilize the region's wetlands for foraging between November and April. An ever increasing number of visitors seek to enjoy the diversity of species and wildlife habitats in the Basin in all 4 seasons.
Finding the Trail
Klamath Wingwatchers has created a 2.5 mile wetland/wildlife interpretive area bordering Lake Ewauna in downtown Klamath Falls and connecting to the Discover Klamath Visitor Center at 205 Riverside Drive. Along this trail, Wingwatchers planted over 1700 trees, shrubs, and other plants that provide shelter and food for the many species of wildlife that utilize the area. Picnic tables and benches, information kiosks, and signage enhance the walking experience. Pets are welcome so long as they are leashed and owners use poop bags, which are provided at the start of each trail. Licensed bicycles are permitted so long as the rider is respectful of pedestrians. Brochures at the head of each trail tell about native plants and the trail.
Trail Guides
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Interpretive Trail Guide
This brochure provides a bird list, map, and history of the trail in a convenient small brochure.
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Plant Identification Guide
Want to know more about the plants you are seeing? Try this handy guide. Numbers on the guide (generally) match botanical signs along the trail.
Parking
You can park at the Veterans Park parking lot and walk across the bridge to the lakeside trail head or at the Visitor Center at 205 Riverside Drive for the west side of Highway 97. Both trails connect at the south end of each trail. [*Note that the entrance to the Lakeside Trail is closed as of 2023 for two years due to highway bridge construction..]
Discover Klamath Visitor Center Parking
205 Riverside Drive, just west of the Hwy 97 exits.
Lakeside Parking
(Under Hwy 97)
Just west of Veteran’s Park
CLOSED DURING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION WORK
Courtesy Rules To maintain maximum protection to wildlife and enjoyment to you and others please
NO camping or motor vehicles (except medically licensed vehicles and approved maintenance vehicles)
PLEASE RESPECT other users and wildlife – take nothing but pictures.
Our Trail: Video
Get a quick overview of the Wingwatcher Lakeside trail. Produced by Herald and News years ago, it is still a great way to learn about Wingwatchers and our original trail. [NOTE: While the highway is being earthquake retrofitted, the Lakeside trail entrance at Link River is closed.] We also have the Ken Hay trail which starts from the Discover Klamath Visitor Center at 205 Riverside and continues under the highway overpass to connect to the Lakeside trail.
More about Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc.
Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc was the co-sponsor and co-producer of the Winter Wings Festival for 2005, 2006, and 2007. You can find out more about the festival at www.winterwingsfest.org.
Klamath Wingwatchers sponsors the Klamath Basin Birding Trail, and family friendly booths at various community activities, including Migratory Bird Day each May.
Pelicans on Parade! One of our original fund-raising projects.
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to the trail or volunteer to help maintain it.
