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Hike the Mission Point Trail
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
A half-mile loop trail along a relatively flat bluff takes you through standing pine forests to the edge of Lake Roosevelt. From there you can see the site of Kettle Falls, a place used for millennia by the local tribes for salmon fishing.
This short, half-mile (0.8 kilometer) walking loop takes you on a relatively flat, unpaved hike to the bluff overlooking the site of the former Kettle Falls. Signs explain the history of the falls, the mission, and the Hudson’s Bay Company’s influence on the area. The view of the river is rivaled only by the abundance of plants along the way. Take your time and enjoy the ponderosa pine forest and immerse yourself in both nature and history. This area was used for millenia by the local tribes as a seasonal encampment for salmon fishing. On the point, there is a massive black stone with polishing facets used to hone tools. The Mission Point Trail is open year-round, though snowfall can make access tricky. Afterwards, explore St. Paul’s Mission, originally built in 1847 and reconstructed in 1939.
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HikingTrailshikingtrailMission PointKettle Fallsst. paul's missionLake Rooseveltwalking trailNative American history
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Duration
0-1 Hours
Duration Details
0.25 mile (0.4 kilometer) long trail
Fees Apply
No
Accessibility
This is a relatively flat dirt trail. Pine needles or leaves may be on the ground, but otherwise is clear.
Pets
Yes — Must be on a 6 foot leash.
Reservations
No
Location
St. Paul's Mission, Kettle Falls