MOUNTAIN BIKING
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MOUNTAIN BIKE AREAS
There are almost unlimited opportunities for mountain biking on public lands in the Inland Northwest. From rails-to-trails with soft surface and long distances, to abandoned roads and cow trails on BLM lands that include Escure Ranch and Swanson Lakes, to the downhill runs at Beacon Hill and Mount Spokane.
These areas are close to Spokane and offer a great variety of terrain: |
Over 50 miles of official bike trails cover all types and difficulty of terrain on this 10,000 acre forested park just minutes from downtown Spokane. Trails negotiate the banks of the Spokane River, as well the surrounding hills. Also, the Spokane Centennial Trail passes through Riverside State Park. This 37 mile trail runs all the way to the Idaho state line and continues in Idaho as the North Idaho Centennial Trail.
Spokane Outdoors Information for Riverside State Park |
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This popular cross-country and downhill mountain bike and climbing area is also located adjacent to the Spokane Centennial Trail between Greene St. and Argonne on Upriver Drive. This location is used to host regional IMBA events, and includes world class downhill terrain. It is also the site of the co-sponsored Sekani Adventure Day (Spokane City Parks and Recreation, INTC and Out There Monthly).
Fat Tire Trail Riders Club Guide to this ride.
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This is the largest state park in Washington with nearly 14,000 acres and 90 miles of bike trails. Routes range from easy cross country to highly technical down hill rides. Many down hillers shuttle to the top of Mount Spokane and save their energy for the technical demands on the way down.
Information Here on Mt.Spokane Trails. Mt. Spokane Trail Map
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Route of the Hiawatha
This popular bike ride follows an abandoned rail-bed from the Milwaukee Road just off I-90 past Lookout Pass in Montana 15 miles downhill through tunnels and over trestles to Pearson in Idaho. Ride both directions (2% grade back uphill) or take a shuttle bus back to the top. There is a fee for this ride and also the shuttle and it is not open all year so check the links below for more information. Also make sure you have something warm for the Taft tunnel and a good bike light and a helmet.
Friends of the Coeur d'Alene Trails Route of the Hiawatha
Lookout Pass -
Route of the Hiawatha
TOURING THE NORTHWEST: ON THE HIAWATHA-NORPAC-COEUR d'ALENE -CENTENNIAL TRAILS
More Information here
St. Paul Pass-Taft Tunnel (1.7 miles in length)
The Columbia Plateau Trail travels 130 miles from East Pasco to Fish Lake (near Spokane), through the channeled scablands and pine forests of eastern Washington. There is a small paved section from the Fish Lake Trail Head off the Spokane/Cheney Road but the rest is gravel. A good section of the gravel path travels through Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Advocates are hard at work in Spokane to have the portion from Spokane to the Fish Lake Trail Head completed. See Fish Lake Trail.Just doing sections of this is easy riding for kids.
For a pdf map of the North portion of this trail click here.
For more information:
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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For more information on the Columbia Plateau Trail or to request a brochure, call the Columbia Plateau State Park office in Washtucna at (509) 646-9218.
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