Centennial Trail to Riverside Park

Spokane, Washington

2 Reviews

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DESCRIPTION FROM:

Mountain Biking Washington

by Amy & Mark Poffenbarger (Falcon Guides)

The Centennial Trail begins in Idaho and runs all the way through the bicycle- friendly city of Spokane, smack into Riverside State Park.

The trail is popular among more than just mountain bikers, but the singletrack within the park is where the mountain bikers leave the others behind. There are miles and miles of double-and singletrack to explore within the park. Take an hour or take a full day. You won’t be able to ride it all in one visit.

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Trail Statistics and Information


Activity Type:	Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Trail Running
Nearby City:	Spokane
Distance:	37
Trail Type:	Shuttle
Technical Difficulty:	Easy
Physical Difficulty:	Easy
Duration:	varies depending on route chosen
Season:	Spring through fall
Additional Use:	Skating
Local Contacts:	Riverside State Park
Local Maps:	USGS Nine Mile Falls, Airway Heights
Driving Directions:	Directions to Centennial Trail to Riverside Park

Recent Trail Reviews

Tami M.

Rating:

Date of Trip: 7/28/2008

Great ride for kids and dogs! We go all the time!

Ross K.

Rating:

Date of Trip: 8/13/2007

I did the whole stretch in two days with a rented bike (Spoke N Sport 509-838-8842). The first day, I started at Riverfront Park and went upriver to the Idaho state line (22 miles each way). It's a nice easy mostly flat ride through varied countryside, always along the river. Total elevation gain was maybe 400 feet. The route is well marked and completely on dedicated paved trails and roads. Take plenty of water as some of the water stops are not usable due to contamination. The second day I started at Riverfront Park and went north to Nine Mile Dam. This ride, although shorter (about 12 miles each way) has a little more elevation change (500 feet several times). There are a few hills requiring some effort, but the views are certainly worth it. Get to Maxwell street (runs east west) by heading north from Riverfront Park. Head west and cross the river at the TJ Meenach Bridge and you'll be on the trail. Again, bring plenty of water. Nothing technical here, but it'll get you into the Bowl and Pitcher Loop, among others. Enjoy!