Stone Lake's thousands of acres of protected land in the southern portion of the county near Elk Grove are one of the few urban refuges in the nation. Grasslands, vernal pools and diverse wildlife and plant life make this a year-round destination. The self-guided hike will take you through managed grasslands and along a riparian zone, where you will end at a wildlife viewing platform overlooking a managed wetland.
Currently, public use at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is limited to every second and fourth Saturday of each month, except August.
