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First Day Hike - Columbia Plateau Trail
There are currently no future events scheduled.
This family friendly hike walks along the Columbia Plateau Trail near Fish Lake.
LENGTH OF HIKE: 0.75 miles each way, 1.5 miles total
WHERE TO MEET: Fish Lake Trailhead, adjacent to Fish Lake Regional Park in Spokane County. Eastern terminus of S Myers Park Rd, 800 feet east of the intersection with Cheney Spokane Road.
Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
ADA Accessible? Yes
Stroller Accessible? Yes
Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes
Restrictions: Dogs must be on leash at all times
Registration Required: Yes
Things to bring: Weather dependent: hiking boots, shoe traction cleats (yaktrax or other), waterproof or water-resistant boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, snowshoes, gators or waterproof pants, trekking poles.
Cancellation Information: Lynn Makowsky / 509-890-3241 / lynn.makowsky@parks.wa.gov or Rex Schultz / 509-570-3297 / rex.schultz@parks.wa.gov
DESCRIPTION: Participants will walk south along the Columbia Plateau Trail to the railroad underpass at Minnie Creek, about ¾ mile, guided by Parks staff and volunteers. Along the way, participants will have beautiful views of Fish Lake. Snacks will be provided at the trailhead. Please register through Eventbrite under the event name “First Day Hike- Columbia Plateau Trail,” Discover Pass is not required on January 1st.
Related events
09 May
Volunteer Event - Columbia Plateau Trail - Trail Maintenance
Friday, May 9th: 10AM-3PM - Columbia Plateau Trail - Amber Lake Trailhead - Wood Chipping & BrushingJoin us along the Columbia Plateau State Park Trail to trim back encroaching vegetation and utilize the woodchipper to clean it up! We will meet at the Amber Lake Trailhead and head North on the Columbia Plateau Trail towards Cheney.
10 May
Volunteer Event - Columbia Plateau Trail - Trail Maintenance
Saturday, May 10th: 10AM-3PM - Columbia Plateau Trail - Cheney Trailhead - Wood Chipping & BrushingJoin us along the Columbia Plateau State Park Trail to trim back encroaching vegetation and utilize the woodchipper to clean it up! We will meet at the Cheney Trailhead and head South on the Columbia Plateau Trail.
29 May
Volunteer Event - Riverside State Park - Trail Maintenance
Thursday, May 29th: 9AM-2PM - Riverside State Park - Deep Creek Interpretive Trail - Trail Brushing & Tread MaintenanceJoin us to improve the Deep Creek Interpretive Trail near Nine Mile Falls, WA. We will meet at Carlson Trailhead and hike down the Centennial Trail to where the Deep Ck. Interpretive Trail crosses the Centennial (about 1/2 mile from Carlson TH). From here, we will leapfrog one another and hike the entire interpretive loop (about 1.5 mi.) with handsaws, loppers, and brushcutters to remove encroaching vegetation from the trail. The trail is steep in sections with loose rock.