This area can be good for finding Bell's Vireo in the scrub and Sedge Wren in the fields.

Important Bird Area.
An area with a high water table along Middle River, there are usually a variety of wetlands interspersed with primarily scrub. The Summerset Bike Trail, from Indianola to Carlisle, traverses several miles through the area. An observation deck provides a nice view of the marsh and is along the trail just east of the state park shooting range.

North of Indianola in northern Warren Co. Take U.S. 65/69 north six miles from Hwy. 92 to Elk Horn St. Turn right and proceed one mile east to 138th Ave., at the end of Elk Horn, and the entrance is south at the end of a short spur.

Wetlands, grasslands, shrubs, some mature trees along Middle River. This is a good place to find Bell's Vireo. This is a public hunting area.

The hard surfaced Summerset bike trail, accessed from locations in the state park, provides off-road access to this area. Restrooms are available at these trailheads as well.