Spokane River Centennial Trail
| Spokane River Centennial Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 37 mi (60 km) |
| Location | Washington, United States |
| Trailheads |
Nine Mile Falls Idaho/Washington border |
| Use | Alternate transportation & recreation: bicycling, walking, jogging |
| Hiking details | |
| Season | All year |
| Sights | Spokane River, Riverside State Park, Riverfront Park |
The Spokane River Centennial Trail is a 37 miles (60 km) paved trail in Washington for alternate transportation and recreational use. It extends from Sontag Park in Nine Mile Falls, Washington to the Washington/Idaho border. It passes through the cities of Spokane, Washington, Spokane Valley, Washington, Liberty Lake, Washington, and is divided into three sections. Riverside refers to the section of the trail within Riverside State Park, Urban refers to the section within the city of Spokane, and Valley refers the Spokane Valley section west of the border.[1] After the border into Idaho, the trail continues as the North Idaho Centennial Trail.
History
Following the Expo '74, advocates proposed a mixed use pathway along the river. Citizens in Washington and Idaho expanded the idea by 1986 by joining forces and suggesting a much longer trail that could be completed in time to celebrate the respective state centennials of Washington (1989) and Idaho (1990).[2] In 2010, it was designated a National Recreation Trail.[3]
External links
References
- ↑ "Centennial Trail Overview Map". Spokane River Centennial Trail. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
- ↑ "Trail History and Mission". Spokane River Centennial Trail. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
- ↑ "Spokane River Centennial Trail". American Trails. 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
Coordinates: 47°41′43″N 117°02′30″W / 47.69528°N 117.04167°W