Have a picnic at the McLellan Conservation Area which protects 410 acres of stunning Ponderosa pine forest near the banks of Long Lake, preserving public access to over a mile and a half of lake shoreline. The conservation area, which was originally developed in 1995, has been identified as one of Spokane County's most important wildlife habitat sites by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Visitors can view a plethora of native wildlife throughout the conservation area, including black bears, deer, moose, and osprey. A horseshoe-shaped hiking trail system is open to the public, traversing through Ponderosa pines, Douglas fir trees, and younger trees that were established following the region's 1991 firestorm. Day-use picnic sites are also offered, along with cross-country skiing and equestrian trails.

N McLellan Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026, Phone: 509-477-4730

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