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Ride Summary:
A great trail network just a short drive from Spokane.
Trail Description:
Riverside State Park is a picturesque, large park and home to the infamous, unidentifiable Bowl & Pitcher (it doesn't look like a Bowl and only vaguely like a pitcher to me). The park is close in to the city (10 miles) yet it is heavily wooded and there are many places to ride. But beware: this park is a family retreat for all the residents of Spokane. You'll find crowds and get scowls from hikers on the north side of the park and equestrians on the south. However, with patience, a smile and a healthy dose of respect for the other denizens of the park, you'll find a good place to work on your skills and meet other cyclists. My best recommendation is to stick close to the river. You'll find some cool single track and some small shale areas which can get pretty technical. To find those areas go right over the suspended bridge. To the left of the suspended bridge you'll find more hills, some fast single track and as you get towards the equestrian stables, some tricky climbs over loose rock.
How to get there:
Ya wimp. Ride in from downtown Spokane, travel towards the river and then south. Go the intersection of Indiana and Division and go west to NW Boulevard. Follow the signs
| Posted by: Neny on 6/14/2012 |
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Hey guys here is the address for Cornerstone chrcuh. Everyone is welcomed to visit us! Cornerstone chrcuh is walking distance from the campus. Just google map the address below. Take care!1363 W. Linden St. Riverside, CA 92507WarrenAACF Staffer
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| Posted by: Colin on 12/14/2009 |
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This is a 10,000 acre park and has something for everyone. There's a 25 mile loop that presents every tech/aerobic level. Enjoy the great views while catching your breath. To avoid hikers, stay away from the river during weekends - peddle to the west of the paved Centenial Trail. You will find uncrowded trails there and when someone does come the other way, they are most likely bikers. Information and a trail map printed by Inland Chapter, Backcountry Horsemen is available at www.riversidestatepark.org or www.iebch.com
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| Posted by: Adam on 3/3/2008 |
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I live out near Cheney and rather than drive through Spokane I take Hayford road from Airway Heights and turn left at Aubrey L. White Blvd. and that ends at a parking lot. From the lot take the paved trail (Centennial Trail) about 1/2 mile and there are many singletrack trails that come of off this. Very hard to get lost because everything leads back to the paved trail. Off to the right (toward river) is where all of the technical track is, to the left is some smooth and fairly flat single track for the beginners. Fun riding.
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| Posted by: Jake on 3/3/2003 |
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I've been riding this trail for a couple years. I find it best to park off the 7-mile road (you can avoid the loose kids on the bridge and people at the park). Head west on francis or northwest blvd but don't turn until you see the seven mile road sign. Turn left at the sign. Turn left again after imediatly crossing the river. About 1 mile later there is a turn around with parking. As well as riding the river, be sure to explore and get lost on the west side of the centenial. Just remember the centenial is east and you shouldn't get too lost.
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| Posted by: Dutch on 8/26/2001 |
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Nice place to ride, it definitely has more than 8 miles of trails. the route across the river on the wooden bridge to the right is the best, great view of the river and trees. If you come to Spokane you gotta do this one.
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| Posted by: ps on 7/5/2001 |
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The names are based on the rapids along the river... Bowl and Pitcher, Devils Toenail have to do with the rock formations in the river (I boat and ride ;-)
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| Posted by: Teach on 5/11/2001 |
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For an area that is somewhat lacking in evlevation gain/loss, the Riverside trails are still able to deliver some worthwhile technical challenges/thrills and lots of smooth and fast s/t. I would recommend parking at the B&P and heading over the wood suspension bridge. Go right at the top. After about 100 yards you'll notice a s/t coming down from the left and continuing to the right. I choose to go right - this is a fast and furious d/t that follows the riverbank for a good stretch. Stay to the right when given the opportunity and continue on s/t to the Devil's Toenail area (what is with the names here? I don't know...). Take a water break and ponder your options - continue along the riverside s/t with its small "rock garden" section (clean it and smile) or head uphill on the s/t behind the park bench and connect to the Centennial Trail (if you do this, go right when you reach the CT)? Either way, after riding the riverside trail through the rocky
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| Posted by: Dick Morton on 11/5/2000 |
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Go during the week,not many people.Horseman and hikers are fair to you if your fair to them.
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| Posted by: The Pratts on 5/7/2000 |
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My family is into adventure, our two sons ages 9 and 11 were able to to the trails there. maybe not fast but they made it. Carry lots of water.
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| Posted by: Joe on 8/25/1999 |
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dont go left over the bridge unless you want a ticket and or your bike confiscated. the state park closed that trail years ago.most of the rest of the park is open to cyclists and the trails provide challenges for all skill levels.if you need a guide for any of the other spokane area rides Email nwoffroad@hotmail
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