Hike along Iller Creek

Spokane, Washington

5.0/5

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5 miles

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1200 ft

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Hike a loop through a pine, beech, birch, and larch forest along Iller Creek and see Spokane Valley's "Big Rocks"! Total mileage: 5.0 miles, loop. Elevation gain: 1200 ft. Highest point: 3200 ft.

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 climbing destination! Continue on through the loop back through a birch forest. I like to hike this loop counter-clockwise up along the creek and down across the ridge! This is one of my favorite hikes in Spokane and is also an excellent snowshoe route in the winter!

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Adrianna Barton

Hike along Iller Creek

04/28/21

Went here on a whim and it was a nice 5 mile loop. Definitely got a bit of a workout in with the uphills which was nice

5.0

Claressa Salsbury

Hike along Iller Creek

07/28/18

Great hike. Can get busy during peak times. Watch for moose!

5.0

Jazmin Rubalcava

Hike along Iller Creek

05/19/18

This hike is a must do if you’re in the area.

5.0

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