Mill Pond Historic Site
The Mill Pond Historic Site is currently open. This site has a new picnic pavilion, renovated picnic site, and parking area. A new loop trail system with a footbridge over the canyon at the former dam site is available connecting the this site with the Mill Pond Flume Trail #520 and Mill Pond Campground. The new trail system includes fishing access paths to Sullivan Creek.
This site details the early history of Metaline Falls through a series of interpretive signing. A historic cabin is located along the interpretive trail which travels over the Mill Pond Spillway.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Gate currently closed for hazard tree removal. |
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Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site,Accessible,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking |
Open Season: | Memorial Day Weekend - November 15 |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: | Trailers and RVs are prohibited at this site. |
Closest Towns: | Ione, WA |
Information Center: | Trail Map of Mill Pond Historic Site |
General Information
Directions:From Metaline Falls WA: Head northeast on Grandview St toward International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave. Turn right onto WA-31 N/International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave continue for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Sullivan Lake Rd continue for 3.3 miles destination will be on the right.
Google map directions from Metaline Falls WA
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:- Excellent opportunities on many forest road and trails.
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Numerous streams in surrounding area.
- Washington Department of Fishing & Wildlife Sport Fishing Regulations Phamphlet
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Elk Creek Trail #560
- Floodplain Trail #523
- Mill Pond Flume Trail #520
- South Mill Pond Trail #550
- Sullivan Creek Trail #565
- Mill Pond Flume Trail #520 and South Mill Pond Trail #? can be accessed from the historic site.
- Numerous hiking opportunities on adjacent Forest Service trails.
- Elk Creek Trail #560
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:- Variety of wildlife ranging from common whitetail deer to endangered woodland caribou and threatened grizzly bear.
- Hall Mountain which borders the east side of the lake is home to a bighorn sheep herd.
- Other species of interest are moose, elk, mountain lion, black bear, gray wolf, bald eagle, and other bird species.
Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:- Elk Creek Trail #560
- Floodplain Trail #523
- Mill Pond Flume Trail #520
- South Mill Pond Trail #550
- Sullivan Creek Trail #565
- Deep valleys contain Cedar-Hemlock forests while high ridges over Whitebark Pine and other alpine plants.
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:- Spectacular views of the Selkirk Mountains.
Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:- Site provides detail local history through interpretive signing.
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Mill Pond Campground located one mile south of the historic site.
Amenities
Interpretive Site: | Mill Pond Flume #520 and Floodplain #523 |
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Picnic tables: | No Day Use Fee |
Parking: | No Day Use Fee |
Toilets: | Vault |
Accessible: |
Alerts & Warnings
- ORDER NO. 06-21-00-21-14 Public Use Restriction Stage 1
- ORDER NO. 06-21-00-21-02 Food Storage Order
- Trail update 7-20-2020
- ORDER NO. 06-00-00-20-03 Explosives and Exploding Targets Prohibition
- ORDER NO. 06-00-00-20-02 Alcohol and Drug Prohibitions
- Colville National Forest continues to restore access to closed areas
- ORDER NO. 17-21-01 Mill Pond Closure