Spokane County, Washington
Top Spots in and near Spokane County
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Mead, Washington
Hike to Quartz Mountain Lookout
5.05 mi / 1000 ft gainDrive to Mt. Spokane State Park and park at Selkirk Lodge. This hike can only be accessed before the ski area opens because the trail up to the lookout is along part of the cross country ski area.You may not need snowshoes for this hike depending on how much snow is on the ground. With more sno...Read more -
Mead, Washington
Snowshoe to the Mt. Spokane Summit
5.0Mt. Spokane State Park is just 45 minutes outside of Spokane and a great day trip hike spot! Drive into Mt. Spokane State Park and then to the top of Mt. Spokane until you reach the lower Selkirk Lodge parking lot on the right. Trail 130 begins across the road next to the gate that closes the Vis...Read more -
Post Falls, Idaho
Falls Park Overlook Trail
5.00.39 mi / 16 ft gainFalls Park Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Post Falls, Idaho.Read more -
Post Falls, Idaho
Rock Climbing at Post Falls
4.5From the parking lot on the far west side of Q'emiln Park, you will see a well established trail heading west. Follow the trail for just a few minutes to reach a rock climbing heaven, with many different boulders and walls. There is plenty of rock to go around, and this is a nice place for people...Read more -
Post Falls, Idaho
Hike Black Bay Park
0.82 mi / 33 ft gainBlack Bay Park is home to a short series of paved trails and has a new bathroom facility! There's also a rope swing over the river and plenty of spots to swim or launch a kayak or sup if you're looking to cool off on a hot day. There are beautiful wildflowers in the summer but the park is very qu...Read more -
Spokane County, Washington
Hike the Saltese Uplands Conservation Area
3.03.6 mi / 649 ft gainSaltese Uplands Conservation Area is one of the conservation areas owned by Spokane County. Only a short drive from I-90, it's popular for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, though I have only hiked it so far. The outer loop of the trail is about a 3.6 mile loop, with ~649 feet of ele...Read more -
Newport, Washington
Hike or Kayak to Bead Lake Campsites
4.5There are two entrances to Bead Lake - the boat launch and the ridge road. Turn right onto Bead Lake Ridge Road and follow it until you arrive at the parking lot. Start the hike at the marked trailhead #127 down to the lake through a dark cedar forest. Turn right at the boat launch and continue o...Read more -
Liberty Lake, Washington
Hike Liberty Lake Loop
5.08 mi / 1200 ft gainThis 8 mile loop hike begins from Liberty Lake Regional Park, just 30 minutes away from Spokane! The first mile follows a dry grassy meadow and swamp. Make sure and look for beaver dams and houses! The trail winds up into the hills above Liberty Lake. At 2.0 miles, you reach one of Spokane's ...Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Canfield Mountain Natural Area Loop
4.01.13 mi / 325 ft gainCanfield Mountain Natural Area Loop in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is a moderate difficulty trail spanning 1.13 miles. The trail is well-marked and offers a steady incline, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned hikers. The trail is open year-round, but the best time to hike is from April t...Read more -
Loon Lake, Washington
Kayak Deer Lake
5.0Deer Lake is a hidden cache of awesomeness in the mountains of eastern Washington. The lake expands a sizeable 1,146 acres, giving you plenty of room to explore with your kayak.Aside from the Deer Lake Resort and one public boat launch provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, t...Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Canfield Mountain Trails 1562, D, and 3 Loop
4.05.36 mi / 1594 ft gainCanfield Mountain Trails 1562, D, and 3 Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Canfield Mountain Trail 3, Trail A, and Cave Loop
4.03.3 mi / 909 ft gainCanfield Mountain, located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, offers three distinct trails for hikers: Trail 3, Trail A, and Cave Loop. Trail 3, the longest of the three, is a moderate difficulty trail that spans 3.3 miles. It features a steady incline and offers views of the surrounding forest and the cit...Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Trail 8, Penn, and Cave Trail Loop
4.03.87 mi / 856 ft gainTrail 8, Penn, and Cave Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Canfield Mountain Trails 8, Penn, 7, D, A, and Cave Loop
4.07.77 mi / 2119 ft gainCanfield Mountain Trails 8, Penn, 7, D, A, and Cave Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
North Nettelton Gulch Road to Shadduck
4.03.28 mi / 636 ft gainNorth Nettelton Gulch Road to Shadduck is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
West Canfield Butte via Trails 3, D, and 6 from North Nettleton Gulch Road
4.04.84 mi / 1601 ft gainWest Canfield Butte via Trails 3, D, and 6 from North Nettleton Gulch Road is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Spokane County
Newport, Washington
Newport / Little Diamond Lake KOA Holiday
Summertime at this 360-acre campground (just 35 miles north of Spokane) offers wonderful warm weather so you can lounge by the pool, fish...
Oldtown, Idaho
Albeni Cove
Overview
Albeni Cove is a small campground located just upstream from Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille. Situated amongst firs, cedars...
Newport, Washington
Pioneer Park
Overview
Pioneer Park Campground is located in northeast Washington on the Pend Oreille River. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, boating an...
Priest River, Idaho
Priest River
Overview
Priest River Campground is situated on the banks of Priest River, shaded by firs, cedars and pines, just upstream from the confl...
Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane KOA Journey
Whether you're looking for a base camp to explore the area or lots of fun activities right at the campground, Spokane KOA is the place to...
Priest River, Idaho
Riley Creek
Overview
Riley Creek Recreation Area, situated on the banks of the Pend Oreille River, is the largest recreation area for the Albeni Fall...