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tunnelman3 Member
Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 37 | TRs | Pics
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Hello all! I'll be in Spokane Oct 25th and heading west. I've been looking at river trails as they seem to be a safe bet to beat snow/cold. Focusing now on Teanaway River, but if anyone had other picks I'm open for suggestions. Thank you
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Randito Snarky Member
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Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:00 pm
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West fork of the Teanaway could be nice, but you have to cross the river multiple times, which might be problematic with all the rain/snow in the forecast.
The Waptus river trail is nice and long with no river fording required. Looks like it will be below the snow line this week.
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RichP Member
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:31 am
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The Suiattle, North Fork Sauk and Elwha are a few with trails. All are on the west side of the state though.
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Randito Snarky Member
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Randito
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:50 am
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The Cooper river trail between Salmon La Sac and Cooper Lake has beautiful waterfalls. Trailheads at either end. Should be below the snowline.
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JonnyQuest Member
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If you're looking for a true E WA desert experience (vs. east side of the Cascades), I'd recommend Palouse Falls / Palouse River. Lots of good on / off trail exploration in and around that area. It's a bit off the direct "west from Spokane" route, but it's a worthy detour.
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Schenk Off Leash Man
Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 2372 | TRs | Pics Location: Traveling, with the bear, to the other side of the Mountain |
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:17 am
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Nature exists with a stark indifference to humans' situation.
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joker seeker
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 7953 | TRs | Pics Location: state of confusion |
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:06 am
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Umtatum Creek is nice-ish, though I'm not sure if there's hunting going on there now... Have heard it can be busy with them in season
The Gingko Petrified Forest "backcountry" hike is a nice leg stretcher while driving east - not too far from the highway, nice views over the Columbia, potential for seeing Bighorn Sheep (we saw a bunch last time we were there): hike description from wta
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 11279 | TRs | Pics Location: Don't move here |
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treeswarper
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:13 am
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You can have a suburban hike and walk the paved trail along both sides of the Columbia in Wenatchee.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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Ski ><((((°>
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 12832 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:10 pm
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Tieton River Trail
various trip reports posted here and at WTA.
should be fabulous right now with the leaves turning.
long ways from Spokane, though.
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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tunnelman3 Member
Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 37 | TRs | Pics
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Thanks everyone! Very helpful. Basically have time for 2 hikes over the weekend so will research these and head out Saturday morning for who knows where!
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tunnelman3 Member
Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 37 | TRs | Pics
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Thank you Randy! I'm considering either Copper River and Wamptus. If you had to pick one?
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