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Colville
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Population
in July 2004: 4,989
- Elevation: 620 feet
- Land area: 2.4 square miles
- Median resident age: 38.7 years
Median household income: $27,988 (year 2000)
Median house value: $98,600 (year 2000)
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The Colville National Forest is a
U.S. National Forest located in north eastern Washington
state. It is bordered on the west by the Okanogan
National Forest and the Kaniksu
National Forest to the east. The forest itself also contains Little
Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge and the Lake
Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
The forest encompasses a mountainous area
consisting of the Kettle River and Selkirk
mountain ranges, and the upper reaches of the Columbia
River. Wildlife include grizzly
and black
bears, grey
wolves, cougars,
bald
eagles and the last remaining herd of caribou
in the lower 48.
The forest headquarters is located in Colville,
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Colville National Forest Hiking: There are 486 miles of trails open to
hiking in the Colville National Forest. Many of these trails rise
from low-elevation trailheads to the magnificent ridges and peaks along
the Kettle and Selkirk mountain ranges. The trails transect
crystal-clear streams and magnificent forests of ponderosa pine,
Douglas-fir, lodge pole pine, sub-alpine fir and Engelmann spruce.
Most hiking trails are also open to horseback riding. Some are open to
mountain bikes. Motorized vehicle use is prohibited along many of
these hiking trails so you can find solitude in the forest
for a peaceful experience ... away from the din of civilization.
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Trail
Name |
Trail
# |
Length |
Difficulty |
Trailhead
Elevation |
Types
Of Use
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North
Fork Silver Creek |
119 |
5.9
miles |
Most
Difficult |
3,180
feet |
horseback,
hiking |
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Rufus |
148 |
3.4 miles |
Easy |
3,190 |
horseback,
hiking, ORV, Snowmobile |
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Lake Roosevelt:
In
1941, damming of the Columbia River as part of the Columbia River Basin
project created a 130-mile long lake. Named for President Franklin D.
Roosevelt, the lake is now the largest recreation feature in the Lake
Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Opportunities for boating, fishing,
swimming, camping, canoeing and visiting historic Fort Spokane and St.
Paul's Mission are highlights of visiting Lake Roosevelt National
Recreation Area.
http://www.nps.gov/laro/
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Sherman Pass : This trail system consists of over 90 miles of carved paths, revealing dozens of peaks and wildflower filled alpine meadows. The Interpretive Site features 9 day-use campsites and stunning views of Sherman Pass and the surrounding mountains. |
