April 27, 2007
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Trail: Lena Lake
National Park: Olympic National Forest
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Camping - Backpacking
Swimming
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation: 1900 ft
Miles: 4.5 miles
Desc: This NRT provides access to the largest backcounty lake (55 acres) on the Olympic Peninsula. It also provides access to the Olympic National Park (Upper Lena Lake) and to The Brothers Wilderness. Lena Lake is a popular destination for fishing and Boy Scout camp outs.
Highway 101 to forest service road 25(14 miles North of Hoodsport) and Follow 8 miles to trailhead.
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Meta Lake
National Park: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Features: Creek(s)
River(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Difficulty: Easy
Miles: .3 miles
Desc: Easy stroll along paved path with barrier free access into blast zone. Discover the life in the lake and surviving around the volcano.
From Randle travel south 25 miles to FR 99, follow this west to Meta Lake train in Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument.
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Montlake Cut National Waterside
National Park: US Army Corps of Engineers
Features: Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Difficulty: Easy
Miles: .3 miles
Desc: Trail parallels historic Montlake cut. Across the Ship Canal is the University of Washington campus. Excellent vessel viewing
Hwy 520 west, Montlake Blvd. exit. 1st right on E. Hamlin St., follow to east Shelby Walk on trail to observation deck.
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Oaks to Wetlands Trail
National Park: USFWS
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
River(s)
Wetland(s)
Other (describe below)
Activities: Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Others
Elevation: 35 ft
Desc: Visitors to the refuge can enjoy viewing a wide variety of wildlife within a short drive north of the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. This trail provides an opportunity to experience a spectacular natural area that is on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Explorers Lewis and Clark visited the village of Cathlapotle and counted 14 cedar houses and 900 inhabitants. This village site is protected as an archaelogical site on the rufuge, and has been recognized nationally with the first National Historic Preservation award.
The rich cultural and natural history of the refuge which the famed explorers experienced is still evident along the trail. special features visible on the trail are Carty Lake, Lake River, Wapato portage, basalt outcropping historic mining site, and a replica cedar plankhouse.
Habitat types include wetlands, riparian, and oak and fir forest types. Each fall the refuge comes alive with thousands of ducks, geese, swans, and migrating songbirds. The Oaks to Wetlands Trail offers a place for people to keep in touch with their wild neighbors, and to appreciate the beauty and splendor of the types of natural area that once occured in abundance along the lower Columbia River.
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Pacific Northwest Trail, North Cascade NP/Ross Lake NRA Segment
National Park: North Cascades National Park
Features: Climbing area(s)
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Glacier(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Elevation: 5206 ft
Miles: 60.6 miles
Desc: A part of a continuous 1,200-mile trail route that links the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (NST) and Pacific Crest NST with the Pacific Ocean. This section of the trail is significant, because it serves as an east-west backbone to the predominantly north-south trail system within Olympic National Park. The trail takes users through a variety of significant ecosystems and provides stunning views as it travels through the Olympic, Cascade, and Selkirk mountain ranges. In addition to its many natural features, the trail also provides recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Pacific Northwest Trail, Olympic Park NP Segment
National Park: Olympic National Park + Pacific Northwest Trail Association
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Climbing area(s)
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Glacier(s)
Grove(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Swimming
Wildlife observation - Birds
Rockhounding
Elevation: 6500 ft
Miles: 102.7 miles
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Pass Creek-Grassy Top
National Park: USDA Forest Service
Features: Mountain peak(s)
Activities: Bicycling - Mountain
Camping - Backpacking
Equestrian - riding
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Elevation: 6200 ft
Miles: 7.9 miles
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Pine Ridge
National Park: Whitman Co. Parks + Recreation Dept.
Features: Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Difficulty: Intermediate
Miles: 3.5 miles
Desc: Trail treks through woods and dense underbrush. On reaching the vista the trees thin exposing the south side of the Butte and native bench grasses bordered by fields. The trail traverses the ridge with views and loops back down through dense woods.
11 miles N. of Pullman, take Hwy 27 north, turn left on Clear Creek Road. Continue west to Fugate Road. Turn Left into Park.
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Quinault Loop
National Park: Olympic National Forest
Features: Creek(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Activities: Boating, Motorized
Boating, non-motorized: Canoeing
Boating, non-motorized: Kayaking
Boating, non-motorized: Sailing
Camping
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Elevation: 450 ft
Miles: 3.9 miles
Desc: This popular loop trail provides access along the South Shore of Lake Quinault and extends into the Quinault Rain Forest (140-160 inches annual rain fall). Large conifers (Sitka Spruce, Douglas-fir, Western hemlock and Western red cedar), lush under story of vine maple, devils club and ferns are major attractions. Trail connects two campgrounds, Rain Forest Nature Trail, and the Lake Quinault Lodge Resort. One of the best trails on the Olympic Peninsula to see the temperate rain forest.
April 27, 2007
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Trail: Quinault Rain Forest Interpretive
National Park: Olympic National Forest
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Elevation: 300 ft
Miles: .60 miles
Desc: This is a short loop nature trail with signs interpreting the temperate rain forest. Large conifers, lush under story of vegetation, and beautiful stream to see from trail.
Shore of Lake Quinault and extends into the Quinault Rain Forest (140-160 inches annual rain fall). Large conifers (Sitka Spruce, Douglas-fir, Western hemlock and Western red cedar), lush under story of vine maple, devils club and ferns are major attractions. Trail connects two campgrounds, Rain Forest Nature Trail, and the Lake Quinault Lodge Resort. One of the best trails on the Olympic Peninsula to see the temperate rain forest.