IAFI-CS Fishtrap Lake Scabland Hike
The Cheney-Spokane Chapter of the IAFI has scheduled a “members only” hike at Fishtrap Lake on Saturday, April 30th . The hike will start at 1:00 p.m. and will be led by Don Chadbourne and Chris Sheeran, geologists and board members of the Cheney-Spokane Chapter. You will meet the leaders and volunteers at the trailhead.
Description of Fishtrap Lake Scabland Hike
The hike will begin and end at the North Loop trailhead at Fishtrap Lake. You will hike about 5 miles, with a gain and loss of elevation of about 500 feet. The trail is mostly single track over dirt and rock and will provide an intimate view of the Channeled Scabland that was carved out by the Ice Age Floods.
Features will include potholes, rock benches, Mima mounds, and streamlined and scarped Palouse hills. You will also see wide open views of Fishtrap Lake and the surrounding country. This hike is included in “On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods – Northern Reaches”, by Bjornstad & Kiver. However, we will be following trails that were constructed after the book was published.
Directions to the Trailhead
From I-90 take Exit 254 and proceed south 2.4 miles on the Sprague Highway. Turn left (east) on to Fishtrap Road and proceed 0.6 miles to the trailhead parking area on the right.
Sign up for the Chapter Members Only hike by emailing Don Chadbourne at . Participation will be limited to 20 hikers.
Items to bring with you: Appropriate shoes, day pack, water, snacks, appropriate clothing for changes in the weather, sun protection, emergency items, camera and binoculars. Walking poles will be helpful.
The hike is free, however, donations for support of Chapter activities will be accepted. For additional questions and inquiries, contact Don at 509.891.5875 or Chris at 509.868.3334
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