Spokane hiking trails

Spokane Hiking trails

Here are some terrific spots for Spokane Hiking. Just across the Idaho border aremore excellent trails and forests to explore.

Revett Lake

This easy-to-moderate trail in the Couer d'Alene National Forest is a great trip.

Elevation gain is 500 ft., with a high point of 5,600 ft. Hikeable mid-July through September. Use USGS Burke, Thompson Pass map.

Little Spokane River

A moderate 5-mile hike through a very scenic area in Spokane. Lots of trout in the river.

Elevation gain is a mere 200 ft., High point is 2,200 ft. Hike April through November. Use USGS Dartford map.

Dishman Hills Natural Area

A moderate 4-mile hike in the Dishman Hills Natural Area. Right in the heart of Spokane, the hike reaches a high point of 2,300 ft. Elevation gain is only 100 ft. Hike March to October. Use USGS Spokane NE map.

Mt. Spokane/Mt. Kit Carson

An excellent day hike on one of the tallest points around Spokane, this moderate 3-5 miler in Mt. Spokane State Park is suitable for any hiker. Elevation gain is 360 ft. High point is 5,282 ft. Hike June through October. Use USGS Mt. Spokane and Mt. Kit Carson map.

Mineral Ridge

Great hike in the inland Northwest, this moderate 3.5 miler outside Couer d'Alene, Idaho. With a high point of 2,760 ft., this hike also offers super views of Lake Couer d'Alene. Elevation gain is 620 ft. Hike April to October. Use USGS Mt. Couer d'Alene map.

Upper Priest Lake-Navigation Trail

This moderate 12-mile hike in the Kaniksu National Forest-Priest Lake District offers excellent fly fishing, great views of the Selkirks and plenty of wildlife watching. High point is 2,640 ft. Elevation gain is 200 ft. Hike late-May through mid-October. Use USGS Priest Lake NE and Upper Priest Lake map.

Beehive Lakes

This moderately difficult 9-mile hike in the Kaniksu National Forest-Sandpoint District offers spectacular sights. Plus, the lakes have good trout fishing. Elevation gain is 2,010 ft. High point is 6,460 ft. Hike late-June through October. Use USGS The Wigwams and Roman Nose maps.

Pyramid-Ball Lakes

This is a pretty easy 5-mile day hike in the Kanisku National Forest-Bonner's Ferry District. Pyramid Lake takes only an hour to get to. Elevation gain is 1,130 ft. High point is 6,710 ft. Hike mid-July through September. Use USGS Pyramid Peak map.

Kettle Crest South

Lots of wildlife to see on this moderately difficult 13-mile hike in the Colville National Forest. Elevation gain is 1,523 ft. High point is 6,923 ft. Hike mid-June through September. Use USGS Sherman Peak map.

Cedar Lakes

This moderately difficult 12-mile trail in the Kootenai National Forest is one of the nicest hikes in the Cabinet Mountains. Glacier National Park, Kootenai Falls and the Kootenai River are in view as you reach an elevation of 5,888 ft. Total elevation gain is 3,108 ft. Hike June through September. Use USGS Scenery Mountain, Treasure Mountain and Kootenai Falls maps.

Plenty more hikes in the Spokane area, Check out some of the books listed below for great options.