South Hill Bluff

South Hill Bluff sits right inside Spokane's city limits but manages to feel like somewhere else entirely. The trail network covers roughly 25 miles of interconnected paths running along high bluffs above Hangman Creek and the railroad tracks below. You can piece together loops of almost any distance, from a quick mile to a full-day wander.

The standout season is spring. Arrowleaf balsamroot blooms across the hillsides in late April and May, turning the bluffs gold. The rest of the year, these trails serve as reliable after-work options with gentle grades, dog-friendly policies, and multiple access points scattered across Spokane's south side. Entry points near Polly Judd Park, Bernard Street, and 57th Avenue give you options depending on where you are starting from.

Expect some mud and snow patches through winter and early spring. The bluff-top sections stay drier than the lower creek-level trails. This is an urban trail system, so you will encounter other users, but the sheer extent of the network means it never feels crowded. No pass or fee required at any access point.