The arboretum, botanical gardens, and conservatory of Spokane’s Manito Park draw all stripes of runners and walkers with their gorgeous collections of blossoms. Runners will also be pleasantly surprised to find that the neighborhood surrounding Manito Park consists of some of Spokane’s loveliest homes. This route features a combination of paths and paved roads, with numerous options to add variety. One suggested route is to use Shoshone Place and 19th Ave. to loop in the cute Cannon Hill Park (walking paths, duck pond, stone footbridges), for a 2.7 mile tour.
Add-Ons:The residential streets in this area are pleasant for running. Tree-lined, not too much traffic, and sidewalks. Manito Boulevard has a dirt path along the median that’s good for running.
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The arboretum, botanical gardens, and conservatory of Spokane’s Manito Park draw all stripes of runners and walkers with their gorgeous collections of blossoms. Runners will also be pleasantly surprised to find that the neighborhood surrounding Manito Park consists of some of Spokane’s loveliest homes. This route features a combination of paths and paved roads, with numerous options to add variety. One suggested route is to use Shoshone Place and 19th Ave. to loop in the cute Cannon Hill Park (walking paths, duck pond, stone footbridges), for a 2.7 mile tour.
Add-Ons:The residential streets in this area are pleasant for running. Tree-lined, not too much traffic, and sidewalks. Manito Boulevard has a dirt path along the median that’s good for running.
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.
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.
550-acre preserve located 17 miles west of Spokane has 7 miles of trails through shrub steppe habitat. Great views of Liberty Lake, Mt. Spokane, Saltese Flats. The main ~4 mile Uplands Loop is fairly flat, with good footing. Summit Loop adds 2 steep miles.
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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