Meadow Creek Trail and Lakeshore Trail
Ione, Washington
Hike
The first 0.8 miles of this 1.5 mile trail are barrier-free. Trail activities include wildlife viewing, and fishing. Meadow Creek Trail links to a 0.8 mile side trail to a replica of a homestead cabin, and to the Lakeshore Trail, a scenic 1.5 loop around Big Meadow Lake.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ione, Washington
- Head west on Main St toward S 2nd Ave (174 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S 2nd Ave (318 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Houghton St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left at Grinnell St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto 8th Ave/Cedar Creek Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Stecker Rd (2.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Meadow Creek Rd (4.7 mi)
- Slight right onto Settlers Way (499 ft)
From Colville follow county road 9435 for 18 miles to Meadow Lake Road 2695. Follow road 2695 for 7.5 miles to Big Meadow Lake.
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