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Children of the Sun

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 47.7746, -117.4019 Map & Directions
Length
7.2 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
621 feet
Highest Point
2,061 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
The Children of the Sun trail is a class A paved cycling and walking trail. Photo by Lord Business. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids

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This is a class A paved cycling and walking trail. It parallels the new North Spokane Corridor from the Little Spokane River to Hillyard. Eventually it will connect with the Centennial Trail. The trail will be extended as road construction continues. Continue reading

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Hiking Children of the Sun

This is a class A paved cycling and walking trail. It parallels the new North Spokane Corridor from the Little Spokane River to Hillyard. Eventually it will connect with the Centennial Trail. The trail will be extended as road construction continues.

There are several access points for the trail. Parking is available at Market and Columbia, Freya north of the NSC, Farwell east of the NSC and in the parking lot of Wandermere Shopping Center near McDonalds or Ace Hardware.

Children of the Sun

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.7746, -117.4019 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

Driving Directions

North Trailhead: From I 90 head north on US395, Division Street about 8.5 miles to Farwell Road. Turn right into shopping center at the signal and park. The trail is at the west edge of the parking lot.

South trailhead: From I 90 head north about 4 miles on Freya which becomes Market Street. Look for the trail parking lot on the right near Columbia Street.

Take Transit

Make your hike car-free by taking the bus to this trailhead. 

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Trailhead

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Washington State Department of Transportation

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News

Hiker Headlines: Last Call for Hiker Rally Day, Free Day, North Cascades Permits, New Trail Bypass

March 2, 2023

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Children of the Sun

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