Artesian Lake and Black Lake are dry lake beds on federal land. The lakes went dry in the last century due to overgrazing and the lowering of the water table by local wells. Willow trees and golden currant shrubs still line the former shoreline and surface water occasionally gathers on the alkaline flats.
Artesian & Black Lake
47.2528,
-119.1864
Map & Directions
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
None
Artesian Lake and Black Lake are dry lake beds on federal land. The lakes went dry in the last century due to overgrazing typical of Eastern Washington and the lowering of the water table by local wells. Willow trees and golden currant shrubs still line the former shoreline and surface water occasionally gathers on the alkaline flats.
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Hiking Artesian & Black Lake
Artesian & Black Lake
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA 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.
Getting There
From I-90, take exit 179 for Moses Lake and Othello. Turn left onto I-90 BL and drive for 0.3 miles, then turn right onto Kittleson Road/Kittleson Road NE and stay on it for a half mile. Turn left onto Rd L NE and drive it for 6 miles. Then make a right onto Road 7 NE and drive for a mile, then make another left onto Road M NE and continue for 3 miles. Finally turn right onto Road 10 NE and drive for 0.6 miles, then turn left and drive for 1.4 miles. The parking area will be on the left.
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