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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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