Sullivan Lake Trail, Metaline Falls, Washington
Sullivan Lake Trail, also called Lakeshore Trail, in the Colville National Forest, on Sullivan Lake, near Ione and Metaline Falls, Washington, is in Appendix A of 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest: Trail 504 runs from cool, shaded creek crossings to open scree slopes along the east shore of Sullivan Lake, which is 6 miles east of Metaline Falls, Washington. The trail links Sullivan Lake Campground on the north end with Noisy Creek Campground to the south. The lake is a popular but reasonably uncrowded family camping destination with a swimming beach.
This was a mid-summer escape to the forest with loads of friends. Because give me adventure or give me death. Thanks. This is one of my favorite trips! It was the perfect trip with the perfect people. Follow the links for more information – happy hiking!
The agenda:
- Noisy Creek Campground
- Sullivan Lake Trail
- Gardner Cave at Crawford State Park
- Boundary Dam
- PeeWee Falls
- Ione Rail Riders
- Sweet Creek Falls
Why would you not want a 9-mile workout for your quad muscles while strapped to an open-air, manually operated machine while mosquitoes and black flies relentlessly attack you and your friends?
My heart swings back and forth between the need for routine and the urge to run. I think that’s why I love love love waterfalls. They do both, and it’s indescribably beautiful 🖤
