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The southern terminus of the Columbia Plateau surveys the stark, scalloped Snake River country of southeast Washington. Pioneer John Mullan scratched out a wagon road here in the middle of the 19th century; the rail line sometimes runs on top of the old wagon road, sometimes paralleling it, offering an added bit of history.
For a pleasant stroll for all ages, follow the east shore of the Snake River and admire anglers — both avian and human — at work in the shadeless landscape. Most foot travelers turn around at Burr Canyon Road; beyond here, the railroad ballast begins to bear down on hikers’ boots.
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