Trailhead News: Projects, Public Lands Day, & Volunteer Events
Inland NW trail and conservation news for Sept.-Oct. 2021, including trail projects, Public Lands Day, volunteer projects and events.
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Kaniksu Connections Project Planned in NE Washington
Learn about the Kalispel Tribe’s Tribal Forest Protection Act project, called the Sxwuytn-Kaniksu Connections or “Trail” Project.
The Trailhead: Trail Projects & Plans for May-June 2021
Welcome to The Trailhead — a new column that replaces “Hike of the Month” to serve as a round-up of interesting projects and plans for trails in the Inland Northwest.
Hike Wolf Trails in Newport, Wash.
Wolf Trails, located near Newport in the Colville National Forest, has an Upper and Lower trail system with 4-5 miles of interconnected loops for hiking or mountain biking.
Trekking to Deer Creek Summit
Located in the Kettle River Range of NE Washington, you can snowshoe, cross-country ski, or hike to Deer Creek Summit via South Loop Trail.
Trail & Public Lands Champions: Bill Way and the NEWTS
Some of us only ride, hike, or run trails. But there are many others who also support outdoor recreation and conservation groups and volunteer their time on trail and restoration projects. We need more of the latter, people who are trail and public land champions, like Bill Way and the NEWTS, Diana Roberts, and Bill Kinzel. (OTO) Bill …
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4 Long Trails to Hike or Run
By Holly Weiler & Ammi Midstokke Sometimes a reasonable day hike is enough. Sometimes you need to push your mind and body to see how far you can go. The following recommendations are for hikers and trail runners who want to cover some serious distance in a single-day push. Okanogan Highlands—Kettle Crest Trail Trail Distance: 30 miles …
Colville Mountain Trails, City of Colville, Wash.
I find myself passing through Colville on my way to nearby recreational access points several times each month. It’s a great place to stop for a quick snack or a cup of coffee on my way to elsewhere, but until recently it lacked a good close-to-town soft-surface hiking or biking trail. Despite housing the headquarters …
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Mountain Biking the Kettle Crest – NE Washington
For cooler temps, big views, and separation from the constant summer buzz in town, Kettle Crest Trail in northeast Washington.