About
Length0.3 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Typical time30 min
TrailheadSt. Paul's Mission, Kettle Falls
ParkingFrom Kettle Falls, WA, travel north on US HWY 395 for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto St. Paul's Mission Road. Drive past the Kettle Falls Historical Center and onto a dirt road. This road goes for a half mile until it reaches a dead end at the parking lot. From the Kettle Falls Ranger Contact Station, drive 0.2 miles north on Kettle Park Road. Turn right at the three-way onto US HWY 395 South. At the first left, turn onto St. Paul's Mission Road. St. Paul's Mission Road. Mission Point...
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis is a relatively flat dirt trail. Pine needles or leaves may be on the ground, but otherwise is clear.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🌊 River or creek

This short, half-mile (0.8kilometer) 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.

Tips
Must be on a 6 foot leash.
Location

St. Paul's Mission, Kettle Falls

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