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The Conservation area property consists of 455 mountainous acres adjacent to the west side of Liberty Lake Regional Park.
The land varies in elevation from 2350 feet near the northeast corner to
3600 feet along the ridge. Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forests as well
as riparian areas and aspen groves are found on the property.
This land lies within the Quinnamose Creek watershed and preserves a diversity of habitat which contains white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, bear, cougar, moose, hawk, osprey, eagle and many upland bird species.
Access to this area is via existing trails within Liberty Lake Regional Park.
Special attractions at the Liberty Lake Conservation Area include:
The following animals have been sighted in or near the Liberty lake Conservation Area:
This land lies within the Quinnamose Creek watershed and preserves a diversity of habitat which contains white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, bear, cougar, moose, hawk, osprey, eagle and many upland bird species.
Access to this area is via existing trails within Liberty Lake Regional Park.
Permitted Uses
- Wildlife habitat
- Wildlife observation
- Nature Trails
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Bird-watching
- Equestrian trails
- Cross-country skiing
Rules
- Dogs can be disruptive to wildlife and must be kept on a leash at all times while in the conservation area.
- Motorized vehicles are not permitted at any time in the conservation area.
- Hunting and/or shooting are not permitted at any time in the conservation area.
- No campfires are permitted in the conservation area.
Location From I-90
- Take the Liberty Lake/Otis Orchards exit. No. 296
- Drive south on Liberty Lake Road for 0.8 miles
- Turn left (east) on Sprague Avenue, drive for approximately 1 mile, past the golf course
- Sprague Avenue turns into Neyland Avenue, continue for approximately 1 mile
- Turn right on Zephyr Road
- Drive to Liberty Lake Regional Park, through the park entrance (fee=$2 during lifeguard season)
- Stay on road to camping/hiking trails, ending at RV campground
- Trail head is in the southwest corner; Conservation Area is on the west side of the park
Features
Special attractions at the Liberty Lake Conservation Area include:
- Medium to difficult hiking trails to Conservation Area
- Part of 7-mile hiking loop around Liberty Lake Natural Area
- Scenic views from ridge overlooking Liberty Lake
- Nearby access to Liberty Lake for swimming and recreation
Wildlife
The following animals have been sighted in or near the Liberty lake Conservation Area:
- Deer
- Cougar
- Moose
- Elk
- Bear
- Hawk
- Eagle