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Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

Metro/Portland Parks & Recreation

Entrance sign off N. Marine Dr – bus stop
Entrance sign off N. Marine Dr – bus stop
Shared single drive lane in and out of the park – 15 MPH
Shared single drive lane in and out of the park – 15 MPH
Entrance to parking lot – 1/2 mile from entrance – restrooms – picnic shelter
Entrance to parking lot – 1/2 mile from entrance – restrooms – picnic shelter
Trailhead to the Interlakes Trail – bike rack – no bikes allowed on trails
Trailhead to the Interlakes Trail – bike rack – no bikes allowed on trails
Covered picnic shelter – accessible restroom – only accessible parking spaces in lot
Covered picnic shelter – accessible restroom – only accessible parking spaces in lot
Bench at viewpoint 1
Bench at viewpoint 1
Covered viewpoint at Smith Lake – metal ramp without edge protection
Covered viewpoint at Smith Lake – metal ramp without edge protection
Paved Interlakes Trail ends at Bybee Lake covered viewpoint
Paved Interlakes Trail ends at Bybee Lake covered viewpoint
Metal grating at Bybee Lake covered viewpoint
Metal grating at Bybee Lake covered viewpoint

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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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