Columbia Plateau Trail - Snake River
AQI 105 · unhealthy-sensitiveCentral Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Nice to hike along the river, otherwise kind of a boring hike”
Last report: May 10, 2025
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
May 10, 2025
Warning, exercise extreme caution. The area around Lost Island currently has the worst tick infestation I’ve seen in 30 years of hiking in Washington.
Sep 23, 2024
Roads to the trail were paved until the last half mile and were no problem. There are multiple trails paralleling the river that you can walk along.
Dec 12, 2021
Nice to hike along the river, otherwise kind of a boring hike
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