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Riverside State Park - Trail 25 at McLellan

Day Work Party

Tue Mar 24, 2026: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

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Region

Eastern Washington — Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Features: Earn Discover Pass

Crew Leader: Mary Siegel

Tools of the trade. Photo by GeneL.

Overview

As we transition into spring, one of the first places we can work is Riverside State Park. It is one of the largest and most popular parks in the Washington State Parks system. We will be doing some maintenance and tread repair work on a portion of Trail 25 near the McLellan Overlook Trailhead.

About the Area

Riverside State Park is a 9,194-acre camping park along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers in Eastern Washington. The park supports a wide variety of recreational activities and is rich in history. Freshwater marshes, running rivers and beautiful countryside make up the terrain. The park also includes the Nine Mile Recreation Area, which is available for camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing and boating.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description

A section of Trail 25 near the McLellan Overlook Trailhead is in need of maintenance work to reestablish the trail corridor. The tread is narrow and rough. We'll remove any encroaching brush and reestablish tread width to improve usability.

Hiking Information

Our hike to the project site is expected to be 2-4 miles round trip over flat or gently rolling terrain.

Schedule

  • 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
  • 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
  • Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
  • 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
  • Long pants

Recommended:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots
  • Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

  • Lunch and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

From the Hiking Guide

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Directions

From WA-291 (Nine Mile Road), turn west on Seven Mile Road. Continue 0.9 miles, crossing the Spokane River on the Seven Mile Bridge. Immediately after the bridge crossing, turn north onto Riverside Park Road. Continue 0.8 mile to where Riverside Park Road ends at the McLellan Overlook Trailhead.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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