Artesian & Black Lake
Central Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
“9 mile round-trip trail from public parking on Rd.”
Last report: May 31, 2015
Getting There
Recent Reports
May 31, 2015
9 mile round-trip trail from public parking on Rd. 10 NE through the dry lake beds of Artesian and Black Lakes and further up the Black Rock Coulee.
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