Abners Way

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DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING WINTER - December 1 through March 31.

During the winter (December 1 through March 31) this trail is part of Mt Spokane State Park's Nordic Skiing Trail System. Use is restricted to nordic/cross country skiing. A Washington state Sno-Park Permit is required for parking. Additionally the Special Groomed Trail Permit is required to park in the Selkirk Lodge parking lot for access to this Nordic Skiing Trail System.

During the spring, summer and fall months (April 1 through November 30) this is a hiking trail. A Washington State Discover Pass is required for parking.

Abners Way is found by continuing past Nova Hut on Lodgepole, towards the Lookout. Abners Way branches off to the right from the trail that goes to the Lookout.

Abners Way is a flat forest trail, that traverses the high western slopes of Quartz Mountain. Hiking/skiing Abners Way south, the hillside drops off steeply to the right/west, resulting in nice views through the trees. Abners Way ends after a short 0.6 miles at a trail that is accessible in the spring, summer, and fall (not in the winter).

During the winter, as part of the Mount Spokane State Park's Nordic Skiing Trail System, this trail is groomed for classic and skate skiing. Needs Description

Pretty conifer forest. Deer and moose are in the area.