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If you're unsure whether or not your dog should be on-leash, your best bet is to hike with him or her leashed. Dogs are welcome at state parks but must always be on a leash. Dogs are not allowed at swimming beaches. Rules and regulations can vary from trail to trail, so check at the trailhead for posted information. Or call the local ranger station. A fun day at the beach in the wintertime. Photo by Joey Johnson.
A snowy trip to Paradise. As a hiker, you are responsible for your own actions. As a dog owner, you have an added responsibility: By following these simple canine hiking guidelines, you will go a long way to making the trails enjoyable for everyone. While most hiking trails allow dogs, that doesn't mean that they're dog-friendly. Obstacles that hikers may not find difficult can prove insurmountable for their dogs. Boulder fields, rooty and rocky trailbeds, cliffs, stream crossings and snow are all important features to take into consideration before heading out. It's also important to mention that these trails wouldn't be available to us if it wasn't for local conservation groups and volunteers who do a lot to maintain the trails and fight for our local public lands.
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Wednesday, September 19 Pack a picnic for eating in the shelter along the river or in the campground picnic area. Start off flat with views of historic Native American painting called Indian Painted Rocks for a short, easy hike. If you want to keep ascending the full loop for the harder hike and worthwhile view , go for it.
From downtown, head north on Maple Street to Francis Avenue. Turn left west and then right on Indian Trail Road. Continue onto Rutter Parkway. Moderate walking and hiking with views higher up of Spokane River and North Spokane.
About a 5-mile round trip, with options to extend on numerous side and branch trails. You'll get a good diversity of landscapes and vegetation in a short distance, including a creek bed, ascending through basalt outcroppings, and up to a higher overlook with good opportunities for large bird sightings.
Approximate address for trailhead: Continue past the first intersection with the Centennial Trail for about a mile. Riverside State Park Dr. In summer, the creek bed should be dry, and is a worthwhile hike up and down, off the formal trail. Explore it and all the cool rock formations in both directions. Close-by hiking in the Spokane Valley area, not as busy as Dishman Hills, and on the opposite side of the valley, allowing closer vistas of Mt. Spokane and Liberty Lake.
From I, take Barker exit , driving north on Barker Rd. Turn right, heading east on Trent. Turn left on Campbell Road, driving north about 1.
Left on Lincoln Road. Parking area is about half a mile ahead. Don't forget about winter recreation possibilities, including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Easy to moderate walking and hiking. Good wildlife viewing opportunities due to low vegetation and few trees. It's among the newer areas acquired by Spokane County in the Conservation Futures program, though not as big or steep as others. Its quick access in the Valley and off of I makes getting to it from any point in the area relatively easy.
From I take Barker exit Drive south on Barker Rd. Take a left on Sprague, driving east to Henry Rd. Turn right on Henry, driving south. Trailhead is on the left. Keep quiet and you might see more wildlife than on other trails, particularly white-tailed deer or the occasional coyote. Watch out above for big birds of the hawk variety. This may be the most central hiking area for the region because it connects all of Spokane in a central location, and those coming from the Valley or North Idaho can access fairly easily, too. Shields Park, E. Boulder Beach is 1 mile west on Upriver Drive, a good cool-down location in the summer if you need a dip in the Spokane River after.
Watch out for mountain bikers on all trails, and make your presence known. The Camp Sekani trailhead further east is a mountain bike skills park. Needless to say, be careful and share the trail if in this area.
The area is also popular with rock climbers, too, at the Minnehaha Rocks, so get there early in the day to ensure better parking. Yeah, good luck with that. There's a labyrinth of interacting trails up, down and all around. You just sort of find one and start walking. Simply put, it's a very good hiking and natural area where you wouldn't think you'd find one. Numerous access points off of High Drive. A few spots toward the bottom feature old cars that at some point in the last 40 or so years went over the cliff and wound up way far below.
A lot of mountain bikers and trail runners are out here, all sharing a narrow single track with steep embankments. Common trail etiquette is to stop and get on the upslope side or safest area to let faster trail users through. The more wooded area to the south has more trails, but not many signs or markings. You'll need to learn by experience if you get lost, go up.
Novice users may want to use the northern entry points or Polly Judd Park due to fewer trails and being more open thus easier to find your way. This being a wildlife refuge and all managed by the U. Fish and Wildlife Service , the focus is not on breaking a sweat on a quad-blasting downhill or getting the heart pumping with a killer uphill.
Chill out, pack a lunch, bring the binoculars and come see some wildlife while learning about the region's rich geologic history in an 18,plus-acre setting.
From I westbound toward Cheney, take the Four Lakes exit Continue south on Highway toward Cheney. This is a federal, not state, property. The Washington State Discover Pass will not get you in for free.