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NE WA Wildife Viewing & Recreation Guide

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18. Halliday Fen Research Natural Area ç DIFFICULTY 3 HABITAT: Marl fen, a highly alkaline wetland that derives its water from limestone-based springs. WILDLIFE: Elk, moose, bears, wolves, and rare plant species, including water avens and yellow sedge. VIEWING OPPORTUNITY: The Halliday Trail skirts the north end of Halliday Fen approximately 2 miles from the trailhead. ACCESS: At milepost 20.6 on Hwy 31 about Water avens. Wiki Commons 6.5 miles north of Metaline Falls, turn east on NF Road 180 and immediately turn left and travel 0.1 mile to the Halliday trailhead. 19. Crowell Ridge ç DIFFICULTY 3 HABITAT: Subalpine parkland in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness. WILDLIFE: Black bear, grizzly bear, mountain caribou, elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep. VIEWING OPPORTUNITY: An 8-mile roundtrip along Crowell Ridge Trail from Sullivan Lookout provides one of the best opportunities for grizzly bear Crowell Ridge. © Charles Gurche viewing in the state. ACCESS: At milepost 3 on Highway 31 south of Ione, head east on Sullivan Lake Road 13.3 miles to Highline Road NF 2212. Follow Road 2212 for 3.4 miles to the junction of NF Road 245. Turn left on Road 245 and travel approximately 7.5 miles to a gate and turnout for the Crowell Ridge Trail 515. NF Road 245 is extremely rough: high-clearance vehicles recommended. 24 ~Final_Draft_Guide.indd 24 Northeast Washington 3/11/13 3:05 PM

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