Activities Calendar
A donation of $5 is suggested for those attending organized activities. Some charges are made for activities where materials are consumed. Donations and memberships can be sent to the Friends of Turnbull, P.O. Box 294, Cheney, WA 99004-0294 or can be made at the Environmental Center at Refuge headquarters on summer weekends when the FOT store is open. If you have special needs for any activities held at Turnbull NWR, please contact Turnbull NWR at (509) 235-4723. Recent and upcoming FOT events and activities are listed below:

All Summer - Family Friendly Hikes

30 Acre Lake Trail

Length: 2 miles total out and back.   Optional add on of 3.5 miles.

Description: Walk this grassy trail around 30 Acre Lake.   It goes between marshes and dips down through an old burn which is in the process of rejuvenation. Possible wildlife includes deer, harriers, osprey, waterfowl and shorebirds.   If you wish to take a longer route, rather than turning around, continue through the gate at the end and turn right, walking the auto tour route back to your car.  

To reach this trail, start the auto tour route and watch for the sign on your left, roughly 1.25 miles into the route.   Note—if you are entering the Refuge through the detour, you will find this trail roughly ¾ of a mile from the Kepple Lake corner and the directions back to your car will be reversed.

Pine Lake Loop Trail

Length: 1.25 miles round trip  

Description: This paved trail around Pine Lake is a great place to get a view of wildlife coming for a drink in the evenings and mornings.   All day long it provides plenty of waterfowl and shorebirds for viewing.  

To access this trail, park at the Refuge restroom which is on the left before you reach the headquarters area.

Pine Creek Auto Tour

Length: 5.5 miles round trip

Description: This gravel route provides a wonderful way to access several miles of ponderosa forest, meadows and wetlands area.   There is a variety of wildlife including deer, elk, moose, chipmunks, and many species of birds.   The wildflowers are beautiful as well.   All along the auto tour are short trails leading off to viewing points or interpretive trails.   Take a lunch and eat at one of the resting points.  

**this is the only trail in the Refuge on which bikes are allowed**

We suggest that you leave pets at home, however, dogs are allowed if they are on a leash at all times

If you need more information or want to check on the detour or directions, call us at (509) 235-4723, M-F 7:30-4 pm.

Please see our most recent newsletter for more information about FOT activities.