Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

Directions:
From Spokane, take I-90 west to the Cheney / Four Lakes Exit (exit 270). Continue on Highway 904 approximately 5 miles into Cheney. Continue west through 3 traffic lights. After you pass the third light proceed for one half mile to Cheney-Plaza Road. On your left is a sign that reads "Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge 4.5 miles." Turn left on to Cheney-Plaza Road and drive south for 4.5 miles to the entrance of Turnbull NWR. Turn left on Smith Rd. and proceed approximately 1.5 miles into the Refuge Public Use Area. The refuge headquarters and service area is 2.5 miles from Cheney-Plaza Rd.

Features:
The Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is located in the channeled scablands of eastern Washington. It features rugged scabrock, ponderosa pine, aspen, grasslands, and wetlands. It was established to support migratory birds and nesting waterfowl, and to maintain habitat for endangered and threatened species. Wheelchair accessible treks and auto tour routes to view the wildlife are the big attractions here.

The designated ADA trails in the refuge are the .5 mile Blackhorse Lake trail and the short Windmill pond trail near headquarters. The wide boardwalk of the Blackhorse Lake trail explores the lakeshore before crossing a narrow neck of water to a island frequented by ducks, geese, and beavers. [Map]

Arrive at sunrise or near dusk and layer yourself with warm clothes, even during the summer. There are a variety of different habitats in which to observe wildlife. In the many wetlands, you can see sixteen species of duck such as redhead, canvasback, and ruddy duck, mallard, cinnamon teal, American wigeon and northern pintail that nest on the refuge. Sixty-three species of migratory birds frequent refuge aspen groves including house wrens, wood pewees, western bluebirds and yellow warbler. Another sixteen species utilize the ponderosa pine forests such as the pygmy nuthatch, red crossbill and chipping sparrow. Elk are visible along with white-tailed deer, coyotes, Columbian ground squirrels, red squirrels, badgers and porcupines in upland areas. In wetland areas an occasional beaver, muskrat or mink may be sighted. Springtime adds brilliant wildflowers in the meadows such as buttercups, paintbrush, grass widows, yellow bells, wild iris, larkspur, and lupine.

Other:
Designated parking. Restrooms

Columbia Plateau Trail Cheny Trailhead State Park (SP)

Directions:
Martin Road Trailhead (milepost 342) with parking (including equestrian units), equestrian highline, restrooms and an informational kiosk.

Amber Lake Trailhead (milepost 349.25) with parking (including equestrian units), equestrian highline, restrooms and an informational kiosk.

Cheney trailhead - From Hwy 904 in Cheney, go 0.9 miles SE on Cheney-Spangle Road. Cheney Trailhead (milepost 361.25) has parking (including equestrian units), restroom, picnic shelters and tables, and an informational kiosk.

Fish Lake trailhead - From Hwy 904 north of Cheney, take Cheney-Spokane Road. 2.6 miles to Myers Park Road. The Fish Lake trailhead (milepost 365) has parking, a picnic shelter and tables, restrooms and an informational kiosk. This is the trailhead to access the paved portion of the trail.

Features:
Columbia Plateau Trail State Park (CPT) passing through the Spokane and Lincoln Counties is a 130-mile corridor stretching from Cheney to East Pasco. The trail passes through spectacular landscape created by the Ice Age floods and along the north bank of the Snake River. About 23 miles of the trail are presently open for public use.

Fishlake Trailhead State Park includes the 3.75 miles paved section of the Columbia Plateau Trail from Fish Lake to Cheney, which is wheelchair accessible.

The remaining 19.25-mile trail section from Cheney to Martin Road Trailhead has a crushed rock trail surface and may be suitable for scooters and exploration (with assistance). All trail facilities are ADA accessible. Drinking water is not available at existing trailheads, but a drinking fountain is provided at milepost 361.5 (located between Fish Lake and Cheney Trailheads).

A sensational section of trail passes through the Northwest corner of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (milepost 355 to 359.5) and offers opportunities to see interpretive panels, numerous wildlife species and associated scenic landscapes. Trail signage indicates key features along the trail, as well as mile markers with numbers referencing the distance from Portland, Oregon as established by the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway in the early 1900's.

Other:
Seasonal Restrictions: In periods of high rainfall and runoff in the Cheney area, the 3.5-mile section between Cheney and Fish Lake Trailheads may be closed.

Bird List of Lincoln County

Benn Burr Trail

Directions:
West end trailhead at Liberty Park - Take I-90 to Spokane and exit 283A (Altamont). Turn right on Altamont and go one block to East 4th Avenue. Follow East 4th Avenue back to the west and turn left into Liberty Park at the park sign facing the freeway. The trailhead is at the south end of the parking lot.

Features:
Although deemed wheelchair accessible this 1.1 miles is a rustic and unfinished rail-trail with a crushed stone, gravel, and dirt surface and brush on its edges. It connects two city parks in the southeast part of Spokane: Liberty and Underhil Parks. The trail has good access at both ends. Although this is an urban area, it is elevated above neighboring houses providing good views of Spokane and Mount Spokane to the north.

Spokane River Centennial Trail

Directions:
Travel east on Interstate 90 to Spokane. Suggested starting points are Riverfront Park (the 1974 World's Fair site), exit Lincoln Street No. 280B and follow signs to the park, or exit Division Street No. 281, turn left and follow Spokane Falls Boulevard to the trailhead.

Features:
Spokane's Centennial Trail is 39 miles of asphalt multipurpose trail from the Washington to Idaho state line that is wheelchair accessible.

For the majority of its length, the Centennial Trail, established in 1992, parallels the Spokane River and offers views of osprey, bald eagles, deer, raccoons and coyotes, which are often visible near the river or in adjacent fields.

The urban and rural trail stretches from Spokane to Post Falls, Idaho, and will eventually extend into Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
The east side of the trail before Riverfront Park is relatively flat and you will see a lot of inline skaters. Traveling west, the trail becomes a bit more rugged, winding through rural areas. For excellent descriptions of each section visit the Friends of the Centennial Trail website.

A popular stretch is a section that begins at Riverfront Park and extends east across a footbridge to the Gonzaga University neighborhood district. It's two miles, round trip. The old fair grounds have become a beautiful urban park. River Front Park is right in the heart of the city and it makes good use of the thundering falls on the Spokane River. The Centennial trail wanders through the park catching the spray from the falls along with the gondolas.

From 9mile Falls through Riverside State Park is absolutly beautiful. The accessibility of this section is unknown at this time, but may be too steep for some.

Trail users seeking quiet excursions may want to avoid the crowded downtown segments on weekends. The trail is generally quiet on the eastern end.

Other:
Fishing, camping at Riverside State Park. Besides the Centennial trail, the state park has 1 mi. ADA Hiking Trails. An interpretive trail in Riverside State Park features guide-posts and a self-guiding brochure connecting the Indian Painted Rocks area with the mouth of the Little Spokane River. From I-90: Take exit #280, cross the Maple St. bridge, and turn left at Maxwell (second stop light). Follow Maxwell, which becomes Pettit. Drive past Downriver Golf Course to park.

Bear Lake

Directions:
Bear Lake is 6 miles SE of Deer Park. From Spokane, drive approximately 17 miles north on SR 2 (the Newport Highway). The park is .7 mile north of Chattaroy, on the west side of the highway. The best trailhead is on the west side of the lake where there is a parking lot at the end of the road.

Features:
A relatively flat, paved trail circles Bear Lake. This 1.4 loop offers a marshy wetland habitat and the ability to fish for rainbow and golden trout. You will also find large and smallmouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch and pumpkinseed fish on this 33.8 acre lake.

The trail starts on the west side in a large grassy park, then passes along the marshy, northern side of the lake with views of tall reeds and lily pads. The east side of the trial has accessible platforms which extend into the lake for fishing or just looking over the lake. The trail passes another wetland on the south bank and returns to the west side among tall pines.

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	An agency or a trip evaluation has rated all or part of the trail as wheelchair accessible.
	There is some terrain greater than a 5% grade. A wheelchair user may require assistance on portions of this trail. Suitable for power mobility devices.
	No Dogs are allowed on the trail.