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Washington Pass Overlook

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Trail: Washington Pass Overlook
National Park: Okanogan National Forest
Features: Meadow(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: .2 miles
Desc: Highest point on North Cascades highway. The short loop trail winds across an outcrop of Goldenhorn granite to an overlook (natural rock platform) perched 700 feet above highway.
38 miles west of Winthrop, WA on State Hwy 20.

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Sullivan Lake

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Trail: Sullivan Lake
National Park: Colville National Forest
Features: Beach(es)
Creek(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 2800 ft
Miles: 4.3 miles
Desc: The trail connects two campgrounds four miles apart at either end of Sullivan Lake. Best chance to view resident bighorn sheep is April to mid-June along the trail.

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Snohomish Co. Centennial

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Trail: Snohomish Co. Centennial
National Park: Snohomish County Parks and Recreation
Features: Creek(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Roller/Inline Skating
Equestrian - riding
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Desc: There are 9 additional miles of the trail that are under construction.
Snohomish-Wenatchee exit off I-5 onto US2 in Everett. Take 3rd exit off US2. Southern end of trail begins at the intersection of Maple St. and Pine Avenue.

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Skookum Flats

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Trail: Skookum Flats
National Park: US Forest Service
Features: Creek(s)
River(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Boating, non-motorized: Kayaking
Boating, non-motorized: Rafting
Camping - Backpacking
Camping
Dogs - Mushing
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Pedestrian - Caving
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting (any)
Rock climbing
Elevation: 2600 ft
Miles: 8.00 miles

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Silver Falls NRT

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Trail: Silver Falls NRT
National Park: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Features: Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Camping
Dogs - On leash
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals

Elevation: 3300 ft
Miles: 1.4 miles

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Shedroof Divide

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Trail: Shedroof Divide
National Park: Colville National Forest
Features: Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling - Mountain
Camping
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Intermediate
Miles: 29.7 miles

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Shadow of the Sentinels

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Trail: Shadow of the Sentinels
National Park: USDA Forest Service
Features: Other (describe below)
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running

Elevation: 900 ft
Miles: .5 miles
Desc: An accessible trail through old growth Douglas fir timber with interpretive signage explaining “old Growth” characteristics and their value.

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Rainy Lake

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Trail: Rainy Lake
National Park: Okanogan National Forest
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Waterfall(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Geological feature(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Boating, non-motorized: Canoeing
Swimming
Fishing
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: .2 miles
Desc: Highlights - mountains and waterfalls cascading down to lake. Cuthroat trout in lake. Easy paved trail with no elevation. Contours round sidehill to north of Rainy Lake with picnic site
35 miles west of Winthrop, WA on State Hwy 20.

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Quinault Rain Forest Interpretive

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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.

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Quinault Loop

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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.

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