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An awesome rugged trail around the lake, mostly singletrack.


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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM

Point to Point

1,261' 384 m

High

1,214' 370 m

Low

59' 18 m

Up

71' 22 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (2°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

From the north part of the lake parking lot, look for the trailhead and trail sign. From this point you'll be going clockwise around the lake. There are many side trails. At every fork and Y in the trail, stay to the right. At one point, the trail crosses many other trails and it can be confusing. At that juncture, continue to the right, over the cement spillway.

The trail is often muddy after a rain as it is a singletrack and not paved. There are only gradual inclines and declines, but if the trail is muddy it can be easy to lose your footing. Deer, beavers, and large birds of prey are often spotted. There are many types of trees, and wild grasses. It's a beautiful place to have a relaxing outing, and you'll generally meet a person or two along the way.

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averie powell

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  4.3 from 6 votes

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#360

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#8,490

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Photos

A rich canvas of clouds floats above the Mill Creek Dam in Walla Walla, WA.
Mar 20, 2017 near Walla W…, WA
If there is water in the spillway, a little effort will keep your feet dry.
Mar 20, 2017 near Walla W…, WA
Explore the shoreline near the Meadowlark Trail.
Mar 20, 2017 near Walla W…, WA
Part of the trail crosses over this concrete spillway.
Mar 2, 2016 near Walla W…, WA
A grove of trees next to Bennington Lake begins to bud in early spring.
Mar 20, 2017 near Walla W…, WA
An athlete charges through the spillway canal that characterizes the Meadowlark Trail.
Mar 20, 2017 near Walla W…, WA

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Mar 28, 2023
Erik Carlson
Jun 16, 2019
Dustin McGirr
Father's Day hike 2.5mi
May 19, 2018
Taylor Pemberton
Fun little hike. 3.3mi
Apr 25, 2016
jazmine wilson
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