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Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
Metro/Portland Parks & Recreation
Entrance sign off N. Marine Dr – bus stop
Marked parking space for one group bus
Bench next to bus parking near trailhead
Road going into the park to the parking lot
Shared single drive lane in and out of the park – 15 MPH
One-way drive into the parking lot, covered picnic shelter and restrooms
Two accessible parking spaces, picnic shelter and kiosk at parking lot
Entrance to the Interlakes trail from the west side
Trailhead to Interlakes Trail – bike rack – no bikes allowed
Walking or paddling, Smith and Bybee Wetlands is one of the most outstanding places to see native wildlife in a Pacific Northwest city. The Interlakes Trail passes through huge cottonwoods, other wetland trees and grasslands, to several spots with great views of the natural area's two namesake lakes.
Between mid-April and late-June is the best time to see the more than 35 species of songbirds, Pacific chorus frogs, raptors, Western painted turtles and various mammals.
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