The Saltese Uplands Conservation Area is another location for a scenic trail run that’s not far from Spokane. Located 17 miles due east of Spokane, this 552-acre preserve has 7 miles of trails through shrub steppe habitat, with opportunities to explore canyons that embrace year-round springs and climb ridge tops with views of Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Saltese Flats. For a flatter run, we recommend sticking to ~ 4 mile Uplands Loop. It’s ~4 miles. It’s trail running but the surface is good and the terrain quite open. For a challenge, add the Summit Loop, which adds ~700 feet of climbing over nearly 2 miles. There are other trails and a series of fire roads in the preserve.
Our thanks to Aurélie Vilmer for suggesting this route!
Courtesy: Aurélie Vilmer
The Saltese Uplands Conservation Area is another location for a scenic trail run that’s not far from Spokane. Located 17 miles due east of Spokane, this 552-acre preserve has 7 miles of trails through shrub steppe habitat, with opportunities to explore canyons that embrace year-round springs and climb ridge tops with views of Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Saltese Flats. For a flatter run, we recommend sticking to ~ 4 mile Uplands Loop. It’s ~4 miles. It’s trail running but the surface is good and the terrain quite open. For a challenge, add the Summit Loop, which adds ~700 feet of climbing over nearly 2 miles. There are other trails and a series of fire roads in the preserve.
Our thanks to Aurélie Vilmer for suggesting this route!
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Essentials
Uplands Loop is ~4 miles. Summit Loop adds ~2 miles (and is steep!)
Uplands Loop is fairly flat. Summit Loop is a ~700 fot climb over 2 miles
Parking area
Parking area is 1 mile south of I-90, 25 minute drive from Spokane
This 65-mile paved trail is the cream of running in Spokane. We've included a full map. Highlights include the bustling World’s Fair grounds of downtown’s Riverfront Park, and beautiful Riverside State Park nine miles northwest of the city.
In addition to Riverfront Park and Riverside State Park, other highlights along the Spokane section of the Centennial Trail are the Kendall Yards section and Mirabeau Point Park.
Not only does Manito Park feature a gorgeous expanse of botanical gardens, the area features some of the nicest neighborhood streets in Spokane. We’ve mapped a 2.7 mile tour.
The Dwight Merkel Sports Complex features a variety of athletic fields, and two great running paths: the 5K Perimeter Trail and Connector Trail to Riverside State Park.
The Beacon Hill and Camp Sekani trails are popular singletrack for mountain biking, but runners will also enjoy the rolling terrain and nice scenery close to the city.
Trail runners with some extra time may find it worthwhile to travel an hour northeast to Mount Spokane State Park. Some favorite running suitable trails include the Burping Brook and Hay Ridge Loops. Options for easier or challenging.
The Liberty Lake neighborhood just east of Spokane is a great area for running. Enjoy the pleasant residential neighborhood, or a more challenging 8.5 mile trail run through Liberty Lake Regional Park.
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Essentials
Uplands Loop is ~4 miles. Summit Loop adds ~2 miles (and is steep!)
Uplands Loop is fairly flat. Summit Loop is a ~700 fot climb over 2 miles
Parking area
Parking area is 1 mile south of I-90, 25 minute drive from Spokane
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