Pawnee Bird Tour

The Pawnee National Grassland Bird Tour (pamphlet) is 21 miles long and passes through a variety of bird habitats. The kinds of birds present will depend upon the season of the year, weather conditions, and time of day (early morning and late afternoon are best). The tour begins in the Crow Valley Recreation Area and follows county roads, mostly unpaved and gravel, through a variety of landscapes and ending at Highway 14 and County Road 61.

A leisurely tour would take from up to 3 to 4 hours to complete by motor vehicle.   The tour is also suitable for mountain bikes with heavy duty tires. Wet weather can make some of the roads impassable. There is no water available in this area, and the nearest gas station may not be in close proximity. Check your fuel and take plenty of water, especially on hot summer days.