May 31, 2024
8:00 AM
at Iller Creek, Spokane Valley
Iller Creek Hike
Where: Iller Creek, Spokane Valley
When: Friday May 31st, 2024, 8:00 am at the trailhead
An offering from St John’s Episcopal Cathedral and Dishman Hills Conservancy
Join Andrea Chatburn, docent for Dishman Hills Conservancy, for a wonderful five-mile loop consisting of lush shaded forest and a ridgeline ramble with outstanding views of the Washington Palouse to the South and the Selkirks to the North and East. In the middle of the hike one reaches the Big Rocks (Rocks of Sharon), one of the best rock climbing destinations in the area.
Trailhead parking is limited. Have supportive footwear, water bottle, a bandana, and some lunch. Bring rain gear as necessary.
Directions:
From I-90, take the Argonne Road exit 287. Drive south on Argonne Road. Continue past Sprague Avenue onto Dishman-Mica Road, driving approximately 2.8 miles. Turn right at the Schafer Road stoplight and then right again at stop sign on 44th Avenue for another 0.2 miles. Turn left on Farr Road, continue to stop sign. Turn right on Holman Road, drive 0.75 miles to switchback (Holman becomes Rockcrest). Park on right before the switchback at the entrance to the Conservation Area. The Iller Creek Conservation Area is on both the right and left of the creek.