Enjoy the day with a morning ride on the trails near the Little Spokane Natural Trail area and then a float on the river in the afternoon. Slow lazy river for the most part. As always, take floatation and know were to go. Book with StarkTours.org today.
Just a few minutes from Downtown you will find tranquility on the river. I usuall try to canoe the river atleast twice a year andhave found Beavers Moose and Deer along the banks almost every time. Additionally the trail along the river offers the same chances, with the bonus of Indian Petroglyphs. Just don't bring your dog. They are not allowed on the trails.
I finally found the time to run this stretch of the Little Spokane River this summer and wished I had done this years ago. I put in at the boat launch near St. George's school (turn left at the entrance and it is about a half mile down the road on your right--a Discovery Pass is needed if you park your car at the launch). I went at 6:45 am on a Monday morning and had the river to myself all the way down to the take out spot near Nine Mile dam. The river is a gentle ride with no development on either side of the river. Not deep and not too fast. Lots of ducks. Saw two bald eagles and one osprey. If you paddle all the way the trip takes ninety minutes. If you choose to just drift with the current it can take up to three hours. You would never know while paddling down this river that the city of Spokane is close by. You feel like you are miles and miles from civilization. Peaceful and quiet. Weekends are a bit busier so early morning of week days is the best time for this peaceful time out on the water. Do it today.
It is hard to believe that this area is so close to an urban environment. We like to put our kayaks in at the launch point near St. George's and pull out at the take out near 9-mile. During our trip on Sunday we got to see and hear lots of birds, ducks, blue heron, a golden eagle, fish, turtles, and a bull moose. We look forward to our next visit. Please remember that you need a Washington State Discovery Pass at both the put-in and take-out location and it closes at dusk. There is a shuttle service on Saturdays.
For several years we have hiked along the Little Spokane. We enjoy it year round. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but we often see deer, wild turkey, and a wide variety of birds.
Good hike with some challenge, scenic and good for young teens. Careful, may see or hear a rattlesnake. Need a Washington State Sticker.
You can do a lot here in the area, but we had an awesome canoe trip on the Little Spokane River! You can do a long or short float, and we took the longer 7 mile option and put in at St George's. What a great range of scenery and types of water. From slow and fairly deep, to shallow with some light speed and really nice bends, it's wrapped with great scenery and lot of animals. While definitely not a technical float, it's enjoyable for the whole family and perfect for beginners going solo to long canoes with a few friends. Plus, it seems like it's in the middle of nowhere, even though civilization is all around. Mostly dead quiet the whole way except for birds and the splashing of your own oars, you have nothing to distract you except the varied beauty along the way, and maybe a few sweepers here and there, just mine your line on the bends, and you'll be fine. Not to be missed if you're a floater and are in Spokane for any reason. Rent a sit-on-top kayak if you have to, and enjoy a day on this hidden gem!
Quiet area north of town for a quiet walk in beautiful nature. Easy to follow trail, gentle hike, appropriate for all ages.
I've spent lots and lots of time here and always thought it was a great place to explore. Hiking the trails, observing nature, and absorbing the sights and sounds is fun to do here.
In at St. George's School (or upstream at the Natural Area), floated once to the bridge, then repeated the same all the way to Long Lake. Sweet trips, well worth the day.