Near Fish Lake Trail
A short tunnel near Scribner Road, at the end of the first section.
Near Fish Lake Trail
Great views can be had from the Fish Lake Trail.
Near Fish Lake Trail
Approaching one of two marked road crossings on this section of the Fish Lake Trail.
Near Fish Lake Trail
Rock formations along the way (about mile 2)
Near Fish Lake Trail
I90 and 195 and rail overpass. Approaching the Spokane end trailhead.

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Fish Lake Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
An easy out-and-back paved trail, great for a variety of uses.
7.6
mi
Distance
335
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open year round.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.63mi
Distance
335ft
Elevation Gain
93ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,149ft
High Point
1,896ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A beautiful trail that takes you from urban to rural in less than a mile. The trail features a very gentle uphill grade heading away from the Spokane trailhead. You'll be rewarded on your return, as it's all downhill all the way back! The trail is well maintained most of the year. When this trail was mapped in mid-February there were still a few areas with debris from winter storms. From the turn around point at Scribner Road (another trailhead)* you can access Cheney-Spokane Road. If you continue on toward Cheney for about 2 1/2 miles you can access the 2nd part of the trail, a 5 mile section that will take you to Cheney. *At Scribner, the paved trail continues for approx. 2 miles before ending but that section is currently closed to the public.

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