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Northrup Canyon State Park
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NORTHRUP CANYON STATE PARK
NORTHRUP CANYON STATE PARK
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A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks for day use. For more information about the Discover Pass and exemptions, please visit the Discover Pass web page.


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Trails
1. Northrup Canyon Trail: This is the main trail in the park, stretching for about 3 miles one way. It's a moderately difficult hike that takes you through dense forests and open meadows.

2. Lakeview Loop Trail: A shorter loop of around 0.8 miles with minimal elevation gain offering stunning views over Banks Lake.

3. Upper Northrup Canyon Hike: An extension to the primary trail which leads hikers up into higher elevations within canyon walls providing panoramic vistas across Grant County landscape.

4. Birdwatcher's Pathway: Specifically designed for bird enthusiasts, this pathway offers opportunities to spot various species including red-tailed hawks and bald eagles among others while hiking along its length of approximately half a mile.

5. Historic Homestead Route: Alongside natural beauty, it also provides glimpses into history as it passes by remnants from early settlers' homesteads dating back to late-19th century spread out on roughly two-mile stretch.

6. Wildlife Observation Track: As name suggests,this track allows visitors chance encounter with local wildlife such as deer or coyotes during their trek spanning nearly three-quarters of a mile.

7. Canyon Rim Walkway: For those seeking more challenging terrain,this walkway presents steep climbs leading towards rim giving breathtaking view down onto valley floor below covering distance close:to-two-miles round trip.

8. Waterfall Viewpoint Spur: Short but rewarding spur off main path taking walkers closer look at seasonal waterfall cascading down rocky cliff face; less than quarter:of-a-mile long yet requires careful navigation due slippery rocks underfoot especially after rainfall events.

9. Northwest Passage Scenic By-way: Although not strictly speaking 'hiking' route per se,it deserves mention here because many people choose combine driving tour alongside walking excursions throughout area ; covers total span just-over-sixty-miles incorporating several points interest along way including Northrup Canyon itself.

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