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The Conservancy believes in the power of connecting people to nature. Our events are designed to give participants a unique view of lands we protect and an understanding of why they matter. We also work to instill the value of natural places in our community to raise up a human support structure for the earth here in the Inland Northwest.

Exploring the Edges of Waikiki Springs

Join volunteer hike docent Chris Moore us for a special guided hike through the beautiful Waikiki Nature Preserve in north Spokane!

This guided hike will explore the environments of Waikiki nature area through the lens of “environments on the edge.” Throughout geological and human history this area has been dynamically shaped by forces that are products of the areas occupying various edges.

Examples include the areas being on the outer edge of the massive basalt lava flows that created the Channeled Scablands and the Columbian Basin (around fifteen million years ago); the lands lying under the southern reaches of Glacial Lake Columbia, which played a large and underrated role in the famous Missoula Ice Age Floods (twenty to ten thousand years ago); and up until one or two hundred years ago, the Little Spokane River being the final destination for forty to sixty thousand migrating salmon each year—salmon that trekked to the river to spawn and, in the process, supercharged local food webs.

This will be an easy three-mile hike with stops along the way to learn about the special history and potential futures of a profoundly changed and changing natural area.

What to Expect:

  • A scenic 3-mile hike
  • Approximately 3 hours duration
  • Easy difficulty

What to Bring:

  • Dress for the forecasted weather remembering that Spring weather can be volatile–layers are recommended.
  • Sturdy hiking footwear
  • Plenty of drinking water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended)

Parking Info:

  • Limited parking (4 spaces) available at the trailhead with a Discover Pass. 12356 N Fairwood Dr, Spokane, WA 99218. Click here for directions:  Map It
  • Allow time to find a parking spot and possibly need to walk a couple or three blocks to the trailhead.
  • Street parking is available—please be respectful of nearby residents:
    • Do not block driveways
    • Observe all posted “No Parking” signs
    • Park further down the road to allow access for emergency vehicles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • There are no restroom facilities on this trail

Come experience the rich natural and cultural history of Waikiki Nature Preserve while enjoying a relaxed and informative hike. We hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast ahead of time and plan accordingly.

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