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Desert Wildlife Area

Central Washington > Potholes Region
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
50 feet
Highest Point
1,150 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy/Moderate
Desert Wildlife Area. Photo by mytho-man.
  • Lakes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

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Trailhead

Central Washington > Potholes Region

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Columbia Basin Wildlife Area

Guidebooks & Maps

Best Desert Hikes: Washington (Bauer & Nelson - Mountaineers Books)

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Moses Lake

News

Hiker Headlines: Discover Pass cost increasing; Blewett Pass, Lena Lake and more fire closures; free day

September 25, 2025

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Photo by Erynn Allen

Desert Wildlife Area

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