Upper Spokane River-Valley

Caution: This route has not been fully vetted but the research below should be solid. If any fellow local bikerafters would like to help contribute to this route with photos and other beta please contact us.

Location: Spokane Valley, WA

Region: Northeast WA

Best Season: Spring/Summer

Difficulty: Intermediate (Class II)

Primary Bike Surface: Paved Bike Path

Passes/Permits: Unknown

Water Length: 6 mi

Bike Length: 7 mi

Suggested Bike Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38192918

Recommended Trip Type: Lock-n-Paddle/Paddle-n-Unlock (what’s this?)

Parking: Mirabeau Point Park and Harvard Road River Access

Description:

This is a standard run on the Spokane river popular with paddlers and float trippers in the summer. Visit the American Whitewater page below for additional river information including river hazards. The Centennial Trail bike path provides easy cycling between put-in and take-out points. Both the Take-out and Put-in sites should have options to stash and lock a bike.

PRO Tip: This run could be a good candidate for inline skates instead of the bike.

Water Flow: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/12419000/#parameterCode=00060&period=P30D

References: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2233/main

Hazards: River rapids, Summer Heat

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