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Mount Spokane State Park - Snowshoe Summit Route

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
47.9047, -117.1027 Map & Directions
Length
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,328 feet
Highest Point
5,883 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
First Day 2016 snowshoe hikers on the Summit Route. Full-size image
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Summits

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This winter-only summit route is a straight shot from Bald Knob Campground to the summit of Mount Spokane. Continue reading

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Hiking Mount Spokane State Park - Snowshoe Summit Route

Snowshoers who wish to hike the direct route to the summit of Mount Spokane can use this winter-only route. This is a short yet difficult hike since it's a steep straight-up climb to the top!

The route runs directly from Bald Knob campground (closed in winter) to the radio towers. Hikers need to remember to stay to the left of the ski area boundary on the hike to the top.

Once on the summit, snowshoers are welcome to hike to the access point near the top of chair one, crossing at the gate, in order to visit the 1934 Vista House. The ski area operates a winter-only weekend concession stand inside, so get a cup of hot cocoa & relax by the fireplace before retracing one's steps or opting for more exploring on the park's extensive trail system.

Mount Spokane State Park - Snowshoe Summit Route

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 47.9047, -117.1027 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Sno-Parks Permit

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

From Spokane, take the Mount Spokane Park Drive (Mount Spokane Highway) to the park entrance. Continue just under three miles to the intersection with the Summit Road. Park in the large SnoLot lot on the right, and cross the road to join the trail.

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Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Washington State Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

http://www.mountspokane.org/images/SnowshoeRoute.jpg

http://www.mountspokane.org/images/MtSpokaneSnowshoeMap2014.pdf

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Mount Spokane State Park - Snowshoe Summit Route

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