TURNBULL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REGUGE
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, nature walks, and an auto tour
DISTANCE: varies depending n which trail you choose
ELEVATION: 110 verts
DIFFICULTY: Easy
MAPS: T.N.W.R. Brochure , Cheney topo
GPS: 48°26’32” N 117°32’05” W
MANAGING AGENCY: U.S.F.&W SERVICE. 509.235.4723
SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 912 FIRST or 509.477.2240
DISTANCE: varies depending n which trail you choose
ELEVATION: 110 verts
DIFFICULTY: Easy
MAPS: T.N.W.R. Brochure , Cheney topo
GPS: 48°26’32” N 117°32’05” W
MANAGING AGENCY: U.S.F.&W SERVICE. 509.235.4723
SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 912 FIRST or 509.477.2240
DESCRIPTION:
As you drive from Cheney on the South Smith Road, the refuge in part is on your left (NE).
Once at the headquarters, find a brochure, or talk to an employee for details on hikes that may suit you.
Some of the hikes are the Pine Lake Loop Trail, the Headquarters Trial, and the Bluebird Trail.
Another feature of this refuge is the Pine Creek Auto Tour Route that heads north from the headquarters. Along the way is a short walk to the Environmental Education Site. Further north is a shore line hike at Kepple Lake. Include is the Kepple Peninsula trail, and a hike out to HE Kepple Lake Overlook. Almost back at the headquarters, is the Blackhorse Lake Boardwalk, which is wheelchair accessible. Near the boardwalk is another short trail to Swan Pond.
The area was named after an early settler, Cyrus Turnbull in 1937.
Over 200 kinds of birds call the T.N.W.R. Home or a place to stop during their migration.
Many mammals also frequent the refuge.
The whole area is within the Glacier Lake Missoula Flood area that was last flooded about 12,000 years ago.
Once at the headquarters, find a brochure, or talk to an employee for details on hikes that may suit you.
Some of the hikes are the Pine Lake Loop Trail, the Headquarters Trial, and the Bluebird Trail.
Another feature of this refuge is the Pine Creek Auto Tour Route that heads north from the headquarters. Along the way is a short walk to the Environmental Education Site. Further north is a shore line hike at Kepple Lake. Include is the Kepple Peninsula trail, and a hike out to HE Kepple Lake Overlook. Almost back at the headquarters, is the Blackhorse Lake Boardwalk, which is wheelchair accessible. Near the boardwalk is another short trail to Swan Pond.
The area was named after an early settler, Cyrus Turnbull in 1937.
Over 200 kinds of birds call the T.N.W.R. Home or a place to stop during their migration.
Many mammals also frequent the refuge.
The whole area is within the Glacier Lake Missoula Flood area that was last flooded about 12,000 years ago.
DIRECTIONS:
Drive thru Cheney to the Cheney-Plaza Road and turn left (south) towards Williams Lake.
Drive a little over 4 miles south and turn left (SE) to the refuge headquarters.
Drive a little over 4 miles south and turn left (SE) to the refuge headquarters.
HAZARDS:
In the spring, he trails can be muddy and slick.
Because the area houses many small animals and birds, keep them at a distance, and watch your packs and food supplies.
Wood ticks are present, so tuck your pant legs into your socks. And physically check yourself and children carefully.
Because the area houses many small animals and birds, keep them at a distance, and watch your packs and food supplies.
Wood ticks are present, so tuck your pant legs into your socks. And physically check yourself and children carefully.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
The Columbia Plateau Trail, Cheney, the Eastern Washington University, and Lenny's Italian Restaurant.
R & P:
Lenny’s in Cheney
PLAN YOUR TRIP:
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