Miller Woods

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Need to Know
Hours & Information

• Hours – Trails and parking lot are open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm Central Time. The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time, from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend. The center is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time for the remainder of the year.
• Passes are required.
• Trail Length – Douglas Center loop: 0.9 miles. Beach trail: 3.4 miles.
• Hike Time – Douglas Center loop: 30 minutes. Beach trail: 2 hours.
• Difficulty – Douglas Center loop: easy. Beach trail: moderate with some elevation change closer to the lake.
• Trail Surface – Packed dirt with some sections of loose sand. Be aware, trail conditions can change quickly due to high lake levels and storms.
• Facilities – Year-round restrooms and potable water in the Paul H. Douglas Center during open hours.
• Pets – Permitted on a leash (6′ or shorter).
• Prohibited – Littering and hunting.
• Prohibited – Bicycles and motorized vehicles.
• Prohibited – Removing plants, rocks, shells, and fossils.
• Prohibited – Glass and fires on the beach.
• Parking lot is paved and large enough for RVs and buses.

• Please stay on the trail and respect closed area signs. Going off trail damages fragile habitat.
• Ticks are present year-round. Take precautionary measures to prevent bites.
• Poison ivy can be present on the edges of the trail.
• Be prepared for changing weather conditions.
• In case of an emergency or to report a crime, call 1-800-PARK-TIP.

• Trails are not wheelchair accessible. The Paul H. Douglas Center, restrooms, and the walkway from the building to the marsh boardwalk and picnic tables are all wheelchair accessible.