![]() NPS All told, these three trail segments starting from the Kettle Falls Marina to the Colville River and back total just under 5 miles (8 kilometers) and are relatively flat walking. To access the individual segments, there are places to park at the marina, Locust Grove, Swim Beach, Ski Point, and the trailhead at the south trail segment.![]() NPS ![]() NPS ![]() NPS Visit our Birds page to download a list of the species you might see in the park.
Kettle Falls Trail - South: This section of trail starts south from Ski Point. Walk or drive Carson Flat Road a few hundred yards (about 600 feet or 200 meters) east from Kettle Park Road to the trailhead. Watch for it on the south side. Limited parking is available. From here you can hike along .75 miles (1.2 kilometers) where the trail ends at the Colville River near where it enters Lake Roosevelt. This area is a dense ponderosa pine forest with excellent bird watching opportunities. Species that frequent the area include bald eagles, osprey, cedar waxwing, magpies, and noisy crows.
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Head back to the Hiking page to find more places to explore. Learn more about the Geology of the area and the incredible floods that shaped the landscape. Or take a break and stop by the visitor center at Fort Spokane to experience more hiking and amazing exhibits.
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Last updated: February 14, 2023
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