WTA has worked on trails in this 552-acre conservation area to help prevent erosion. A mile south of I-90 and within a 25-minute drive of 600,000 people, this property is an example of shrub steppe habitat that's remained relatively intact over the past century.
Over 7 miles of trail wind throughout the property, exploring canyons that embrace year-round springs and climbing ridge tops with views of Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Saltese Flats. Because of it's openness, the Saltese Uplands is a great place to view wildlife. White-tailed deer, badger, coyote, and bobcats have been sighted. There is also a notable concentration of raptors (hawks, eagles, etc.) that use the updrafts created by the topography of the "uplands" to hunt throughout the conservation area and adjacent Saltese Flats.
Saltese Uplands

Length
3.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation
Gain: 630 ft.
Rating
WTA worked here: 2012
Saltese Uplands
Map & Directions
Getting There
Take I-90 E from Spokane and get off on exit 293. Turn right onto N Barker Rd and then left onto E Sprague Ave. Take a right onto S Henry Rd and follow it to the trail head.