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Climb and descend a small, forested hill.


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Miles

1.0

KM

93%

Runnable

4,685' 1,428 m

High

4,610' 1,405 m

Low

59' 18 m

Up

81' 25 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

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Need to Know

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.

Description

From the Selkirk Lodge parking lot, Brian's Hill is found to the right of Selkirk Lodge.

Brian's Hill, a forest trail, winds around, up, over, and down a "not too big" hill, into a major trail junction - J1, with three other trails that also come from Selkirk Lodge, plus another four trails that continue on to a second major trail junction - J2. If skiing, please watch carefully when approaching this J1 major trail junction where Brian's Hill ends.

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.

Flora & Fauna

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

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Joan Pendleton

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Trees blanketed in snow along Mt. Spokane's Valley View Trail in February.
Feb 7, 2025 near Otis Or…, WA
Mt. Spokane's Valley View Trail in February.
Feb 7, 2025 near Otis Or…, WA
Nordic trail.
Feb 11, 2016 near Otis Or…, WA

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