Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
• 100 mi. Hiking Trails
• 90 mi. Bike Trails
• 100 mi. Horse Trails
| | • Bird Watching
• Interpretive Activities
• Mountain Biking
• Wildlife Viewing
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The park features 25 kilometers of beautifully groomed Nordic ski trails that are multi-use in the spring, summer and fall and for cross-country skiing when there is snow. The park has extensive ski areas and groomed trails for snowmobiling. Alpine night-skiing is permissible on all trails, though the Nordic trails are unlit. There are five chair lifts and a 2,000-foot skiing hill. Call the lodge at (509) 238-2220 for more information and (509) 238-4025 for a daily snow report.
Groomed snowmobile trails are open until 10 p.m.
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Events
Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on ten designated free days in 2013.
The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:
Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend
Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit
www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
| Events |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
| Feb. 10 |
Spokane Langlauf 10K Cross – Country Ski Race: Skiers of all levels of experience are invited to the 10K cross-country ski race through Mount Spokane State Park. This is the 35th anniversary of the 10- kilometer classic citizen race. Elite and Fast zones are open to those with USSA competitor’s licenses. Beginner skiers, very young athletes and participants wanting to enjoy the scenery of Mount Spokane are welcome to register for the Fun Zone. The first 400 registrants will receive a commemorative ski pin. Prize will be awarded to top winners. Hot soup and refreshments provided by Europa will be available to participants after the race. Online registration is open through Feb. 6. Late, in-person registration is available from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Fitness Fanatics in Spokane. Presented by the Langlauf Association. The Spokane Langlauf is one of four events in the Selkirk Nordic Series. For more information, visit www.spokanelanglauf.org or email skixc@hotmail.com.
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Mount Spokane
(509) 238-4258 |
| Feb. 23 |
Group Health/Providence Health Care Challenge: The last race in the Selkirk Nordic Series, ski through Mount Spokane State Park during the Group Health and Providence Health Care Challenge. Registration required for participation. For more information, visit www.spokanenordic.org.
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Mount Spokane
(509) 238-4258 |
| March 3 |
Selkirk Challenge 35/50K: Take the Selkirk Challenge through Mount Spokane State Park, a 35K and 50K self-timed freestyle cross-country ski race. Registration required for participation. For more information, visit www.spokanenordic.org.
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Mount Spokane
(509) 238-4258 |
Oct. 6
6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Mount Spokane 50K/25K: Transverse the trails of Mount Spokane State Park during the 50K and 25K up Mount Kit Carson, Day Mountain and Mount Spokane. Challenge yourself, then celebrate at the post-race party with refreshments. Registration and fee required for participation. Event t-shirts available for purchase. Presented by Rainshadow Running. For course details or to register, visit www.mtspokane50k.blogspot.com/p/info.html.
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Mount Spokane
(509) 238-4258 |
Full list of
events at Washington State Parks
Winter Recreation
• Skiing
• Cross-country Skiing
• Dog Sledding
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
Picnic and Day-use Facilities
The park has one kitchen shelter without electricity. Call the park office at (509) 238-4258 for reservations.