Spokane Valley, Washington

Iller Creek hike leads you on a 5 mile loop through lush shaded forest to a ridge with excellent views of the Eastern Washington Palouse. I love the variety of trees through the forest on this hike! Half way through the hike you reach the Big Rocks (Rocks of Sharon) which is a popular rock clim...

Saltese 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...

This 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 ...

Falls Park Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Post Falls, Idaho.

Black 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...

Drive 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...

Mt. 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...

Looking for a short adventure hike on a road trip or a beach to hang out at for a weekend? Tubbs Hill features a 2 mile loop trail that winds along the shoreline of Lake Coeur d'Alene and through an Inland Northwest pine forest. You will see wildlife such as deer, squirrel, and many wildflowers...

Stubblefield Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cheney, Washington.

Canfield 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...

Canfield Mountain Trails 1562, D, and 3 Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Canfield 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.

Canfield 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...

Trail 8, Penn, and Cave Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

North Nettelton Gulch Road to Shadduck is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

West 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.