Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 110
Eastern WashingtonBest Jun–Oct
The backbone trail of Mount Spokane State Park, climbing through old growth to a high junction where three peaks fan out.
About This Trail
Trail 110 is the main artery through Mount Spokane State Park, climbing from near the park entrance to Saddle Junction at the heart of the trail network. From there, you can reach Mount Spokane, Mount Kit Carson, or Day Mountain, making this the starting point for most serious outings in the park.
The first half-mile climbs steeply from the kiosk near park headquarters, then the grade eases as the trail follows an old roadbed through the Burping Brook Natural Forest Area. This stretch runs about 1.5 miles through old-growth forest with big cedar and fir. Past the Kit Carson Loop Road crossing, Trail 100 merges in and the route climbs through increasingly alpine terrain. Bear grass and shrubs replace the dense understory as you gain elevation toward the 5,000-foot saddle.
Mosquitoes are fierce at lower elevations from late May through June. Mud patches appear in spring and persist into early summer on the lower sections. The trailhead has solid facilities: ample parking, a pit toilet, and an information board. WTA has maintained this trail consistently through 2026, so conditions are generally good. A Discover Pass is required.
Astronomy
Trail Conditions
Scorecard
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Persistent Hazards
- heavy mosquitoes late May through June at lower elevations
- muddy sections in spring
Getting There
Discover Pass required. Large lot at the trailhead near park headquarters with pit toilet and info board. Easy to find.
From the kiosk, climb steeply for the first half-mile, then the grade mellows along the old roadbed. After crossing Kit Carson Loop Road, bear right at the bridge junction where Trail 100 merges in. The trail ends at Saddle Junction, where you choose your peak.
Morning starts beat the afternoon heat in summer. In May and June, start early to get ahead of the mosquitoes, which are worst in the lower-elevation forest.
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