Take Trail 110 up to where it crosses the Lower Mount Kit Carson Loop Road, and continue up to the intersection with Trail 100. Cross the creek on a new bridge built by WTA volunteers, and continue on Trail 100 as far as Smith Gap. A snowshoe hut is located here, though the Hay Ridge Loop makes for a loud hike in the winter, since it's open to snowmobiles. In summer, the hut may be open for picnickers!
From Smith Gap, continue up the hill to the intersection with Trail 170 for the Hay Ridge Loop Trail. This is a nice, shady route for hot summer days. There is quite a bit of vegetation growing in the trailbed on the first portion of the loop, but it is manageable. When Trail 170 meets Trail 140 the tread improves, because this section sees far more traffic.
After completing the Hay Ridge Loop, take the Mount Kit Carson Loop Road back down the hill to the Trail 110 intersection, and then head downhill back to the parking lot.
Mount Spokane State Park - Hay Ridge Loop
47.8851,
-117.0833
Map & Directions
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Length
- 7.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,690 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,271 feet
Hike the Hay Ridge Loop on Mount Spokane to a warming hut that's a great option for a picnic in the summertime.
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Hiking Mount Spokane State Park - Hay Ridge Loop
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Mount Spokane State Park - Hay Ridge Loop
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