ODESSA LAKE, LAKEVIEW, PACIFIC LAKE RECREATION AREA
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, picnicking, equestrian and wondering
DISTANCE: Up to 2.5 miles depending on route
ELEVATION: 600’
DIFFICULTY: Easy
MAPS: BLM, Pacific Lake, Sullivan Lake topos
GPS: 47°24’38” N 118°44’47” W
M,ANAGING AGENCY: BLM. 509.536.1200 509.920.1778
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST or 509.725.3501
DISTANCE: Up to 2.5 miles depending on route
ELEVATION: 600’
DIFFICULTY: Easy
MAPS: BLM, Pacific Lake, Sullivan Lake topos
GPS: 47°24’38” N 118°44’47” W
M,ANAGING AGENCY: BLM. 509.536.1200 509.920.1778
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST or 509.725.3501
DESCRIPTION:
WE HAVE ADDED THE AREAS SHERIFF’S EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR EACH TRIP WRITE UP UNDER THE RANGER DISTRICT INFO. IF AN EMERGENCY OCURRS, EVALUATE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES AND CALL ONLY IF NEEDED.
ODESSA AREA
From the Odessa trailhead, just west of town, you can hike or pedal up Lake Creek trail to Pacific Lake area. Along the way are the Odessa Towers, Bob Lakes, Waukesha Springs, Delores Falls, Walter Lake, and Pacific Lake.
The winds in the scabs can be brutal, so dress appropriately, and stay off the lakes when the wind is up.
When the trail gets close to Bob Lakes, you are about 1/2 the way to Pacific Lake.
Along the way, there are several craters up near Pacific Lake to visit.
They won’t be volcano type of craters, but ones left from the big floods.
PACIFIC LAKE AREA (DRY)
Hiking, horse rentals, fishing, and sight seeing are the main activities on the north end of the area.
ODESSA AREA
From the Odessa trailhead, just west of town, you can hike or pedal up Lake Creek trail to Pacific Lake area. Along the way are the Odessa Towers, Bob Lakes, Waukesha Springs, Delores Falls, Walter Lake, and Pacific Lake.
The winds in the scabs can be brutal, so dress appropriately, and stay off the lakes when the wind is up.
When the trail gets close to Bob Lakes, you are about 1/2 the way to Pacific Lake.
Along the way, there are several craters up near Pacific Lake to visit.
They won’t be volcano type of craters, but ones left from the big floods.
PACIFIC LAKE AREA (DRY)
Hiking, horse rentals, fishing, and sight seeing are the main activities on the north end of the area.
DIRECTIONS:
Lakeview Ranch
Head west on I-90 to exit 245 near Sprague. On S. R. 23, drive about 13 miles, and turn left onto Mohler Road. Drive about 10 miles to S. R. 28, and turn left for 16 miles to Odessa.
Head west on I-90 to exit 245 near Sprague. On S. R. 23, drive about 13 miles, and turn left onto Mohler Road. Drive about 10 miles to S. R. 28, and turn left for 16 miles to Odessa.
HAZARDS:
Rattlesnakes, sunburns, and do not drink or filter any ground water in the scabs.
A WORD OF CAUTION WHILE HIKING IN THE SCABS
Because the terrain you will be in while hiking, you must be aware of your surroundings.
Note all high points and landmarks. Even those off in a distance.
They can be use to gain perspective of your current location, as apposed to your entry route.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE EACH HIKER IS CARRYING A MAP OF THE AREA.
AND DO NOT ALLOW ANY HIKER IN YOUR GROUP TO WONDER OFF.
YOUR GROUP MUST STAY TOGETHER.
There are safety shin guards you can buy to protect from snake bites.
A WORD OF CAUTION WHILE HIKING IN THE SCABS
Because the terrain you will be in while hiking, you must be aware of your surroundings.
Note all high points and landmarks. Even those off in a distance.
They can be use to gain perspective of your current location, as apposed to your entry route.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE EACH HIKER IS CARRYING A MAP OF THE AREA.
AND DO NOT ALLOW ANY HIKER IN YOUR GROUP TO WONDER OFF.
YOUR GROUP MUST STAY TOGETHER.
There are safety shin guards you can buy to protect from snake bites.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Hog Canyon, Fishtrap Lake, Z Lake, Twin Lakes, Palouse Falls S. P., Steamboat Rock, Northrup Canyon & Lake, and Fort Spokane.
R & P:
Harvest Restaurant in Spangle & Lenny’s in Cheney
