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Painted Rocks Nature Trail
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Painted Rocks Nature Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Painted Rocks Nature Trail
Hiking
5.0
(2)
Running
5.0
(1)
This Highlight goes through a protected area
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Little Spokane Natural Area
Tips
Tyler Sanders
August 9, 2023
Running
This well-maintained trail offers ample opportunities to encounter wildlife such as deer, chipmunks, turkeys, and various birds. The views are truly remarkable, especially as the trail meets up with the Little Spokane River at multiple points.
AverieOutside
August 23, 2023
Hiking
Painted Rocks Nature Trail is named for the rocks just outside of the parking lot that are adorned with pictographs painted by members of the Spokane tribe in the 1750s.
The trail is just under two miles and it follows the Little Spokane River for its entirety before linking up with Knothead Trail.
The trail is just under two miles and it follows the Little Spokane River for its entirety before linking up with Knothead Trail.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Painted Rocks Nature Trail
4.5
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30
hikers
10.6km
03:05
280m
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Hike the moderate 6.6-mile Knothead Valley Loop in Riverside State Park, featuring petroglyphs, river views, and spring wildflowers.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
8
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
Details
Informations
Distance 2.55 km
Uphill 30 m
Downhill 30 m
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