International Selkirk Loop
Mill Pond Flume Interpretive (Teaching) Site, WA
The Mill Pond Flume Historic Site in the Colville National Forest offers a 15-30 minute family fun hike in forest surroundings with interesting interpretation. A .6 mile paved interpretive loop trail is an easy walk, and explains the significance of the Mill Pond flume. It diverted water for hydroelectric power to develop a limestone deposit near Metaline Falls during settlement and development of the area. Limestone was used in the cement for the region's bridges and dams.
Quick Facts
- Location:
Northeast Washington, two miles north of Metaline Falls and three miles east of SH 31.
- N 48.859° W 117.301° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
The Mill Pond Flume Historic Site is open daily from late spring through fall, subject to snow.
Local Information
- Colville National Forest:
- Find comprehensive information on a variety of recreational opportunities as well as maps, brochures, and more at the official USDA Forest Service website for Colville National Forest.
