Guided Nature Walk at Riverside

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Join local author, Jack Nisbet, for a free, engaging hike along the Little Spokane River!

Jack Nisbet is the author of several collections of essays that explore the human and natural history of the Northwest, as well as award-winning biographies of cartographer David Thompson (Sources of the River), naturalist David Douglas ( The Collector), and John and Carrie Leiberg ( The Dreamer and the Doctor). For more information visit www.jacknisbet.com

LOCATION: Painted Rocks Trailhead, West Rutter Parkway, Spokane 99208

TERRAIN: rolling hills, unpaved

SERVICES: pit toilet. Water is NOT available.

RECOMMENDED: sunscreen, water bottle, snack.

PARKING: Discover Pass required - www.discoverpass.wa.gov

Dogs, bicycles, strollers prohibited.

Related events

10 Oct

Volunteer Event - Riverside - Install Trail Signage

The Deep Creek Interpretive Loop trail is a 2-mile loop through moderately steep terrain in a very rocky area. Volunteers have already removed the old signage, and we will work on installing 9 new interpretive signs along the trail. This will include digging holes, setting the new post, and attaching the new signage.  
11 Oct

Volunteer Event - Riverside - Install Trail Signage

The Deep Creek Interpretive Loop trail is a 2-mile loop through moderately steep terrain in a very rocky area. Volunteers have already removed the old signage, and we will work on installing 9 new interpretive signs along the trail. This will include digging holes, setting the new post, and attaching the new signage.  
23 Oct

Volunteer Event - Riverside - Forest Health Thinning

Proper spacing between trees reduces overcrowding and maintains health and vigor within a forest. This also helps reduce the intensity of wildfires, severe infestations of insects and disease, and competition between the trees for water & nutrients. These benefits extend beyond the State Park boundaries – private landowners who own properties adjacent to the thinned areas will also face a reduced fire risk and enjoy a more diverse forest ecosystem just past their backyards.