Near Meadowlark Trail
A rich canvas of clouds floats above the Mill Creek Dam in Walla Walla, WA.
Near Meadowlark Trail
Runners from Western Washington University compete in a triathlon along the Meadowlark Trail in Bennington Lake, WA.
Near Meadowlark Trail
A pair enjoys a fall run at Bennington Lake.
Near Meadowlark Trail
Far away view of the lake from the trail.
Near Meadowlark Trail
An athlete charges through the spillway canal that characterizes the Meadowlark Trail.

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Hike Trail

Meadowlark Trail

4.3 (6 Ratings)
An awesome rugged trail around the lake, mostly singletrack.
2.5
mi
Distance
68
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.46mi
Distance
68ft
Elevation Gain
75ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,269ft
High Point
1,208ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the north part of the lake parking lot, look for the trailhead and trail sign. From this point you'll be going clockwise around the lake. There are many side trails. At every fork and Y in the trail, stay to the right. At one point, the trail crosses many other trails and it can be confusing. At that juncture, continue to the right, over the cement spillway. The trail is often muddy after a rain as it is a singletrack and not paved. There are only gradual inclines and declines, but if the trail is muddy it can be easy to lose your footing. Deer, beavers, and large birds of prey are often spotted. There are many types of trees, and wild grasses. It's a beautiful place to have a relaxing outing, and you'll generally meet a person or two along the way.

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