McKenzie Conservation Area

McKenzie Conservation Area

Eastern Washington

6.0 miDistance
499ftElevation
2,598ftHigh Point
LoopRoute
12h+Drive
moderateCrowds
Patchy SnowBugsWildflowers

Astronomy

MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent

Trail Conditions

SnowReported on trail
“Really lovely day hike with lots of spring wildflowers.”

Last report: Apr 5, 2026

Safety & Considerations

Today's Hazard

  • Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended

Getting There

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Recent Reports

TrailKatApr 5, 2026

My group of three and two dogs hiked to the lake for a picnic on a sunny Easter afternoon. Trails are in great shape and Newman lake was a great backdrop for our outing.

Maggie-3769Apr 26, 2025

Really lovely day hike with lots of spring wildflowers. We started with the Vision Quest lollypop loop, then went down the Bedrock Ridge trail and came back by the Turtle Rock trail.

BeaverDawgApr 20, 2025

We had time before Easter brunch and wanted to get in a few miles before brunch and eventually the long drive home to the SW part of the state.   We hiked from Liberty Lake Regional park the day before and saw the sign for McKenzie Natural Area (this isn't on the WTA site that I could find so this trip report is erroneously under the "McKenzie Conservation Area") and decided we would check it out.

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Sources & Data

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