Tram Tour Hagerman NWR

All Aboard the C&E!

What is red and tan and rolls along the Auto Tour route at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge?  

The C&E Cardinal Express!  The C&E (for donors Carlos and Eulalia Araoz) is the new all electric tram at Hagerman NWR.   With maximum seating for 14, the tram was put into operation at Super Saturday, to the enjoyment of all who toured on it.  The tram offers a great view and operates silently for minimum disturbance of wildlife.

Reservations can be made now for November and December tours.  Regular tours will be scheduled, weather permitting, on Wednesdays at 10 am and on weekends.   Reservations for the tours, which will be limited initially to 8 adults, with additional room for up to 3 children, will be taken by phone.   To reserve seats, call the Refuge 902 786 2826, between 10 am and 3 pm, Monday through Saturday, or from 1 – 5 pm on Sundays.  Any unreserved seats on the tours may be filled by standbys at tour departure time. 

To view the November and December tour schedule, see friendsofhagerman.com/Activities.  Tours are free, but donations to the Friends of Hagerman Tram Fund will be accepted.

For maximum enjoyment of these tours, which will last approximately one hour, no smoking, no cell phone use, and no food will be allowed aboard.  Passengers will want to dress for the weather as the vehicle is totally open for best viewing!  This means bring a wrap! Cameras and binoculars will add to the experience; binoculars are available on loan basis to visitors to the Refuge.

Hagerman NWR is located at 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, Texas, 75092 and provides an 11,000 acre plus habitat for migratory birds and resident wildlife.