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Centennial Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Spokane, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Centennial Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

This paved walkway following the Spokane River and stretching into Idaho.

What runners say about Centennial Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful,pretty much secluded amongst many wooded n areas to be on river in virtual seclusion.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and an easy hike.”

Nice trail! Has a few gaps but, can be ridden from the " 9 mile dam community area into Spokane ( the hillier part ) " and well into Idaho. Much of the route is in sight of The Spokane River.

★★★★★ — Patrick , Apr 2021

Spent a nice afternoon walking the trails and looking at the new bridge. My boyfriend made the concrete for the two new bridges so we went to look at the finished project. Beautiful ❤️

★★★★★ — Amber , Apr 2023

Great place to walk, ride a bike or rent a scooter. It is paved and well maintained

★★★★☆ — David , Aug 2021

Beautiful, well kept paved walking and biking trail. This trail has become a weekly destination for my dog and me. Never too crowded but always some friendly faces to say hello along the way.

★★★★★ — Lance , Nov 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 77 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Beautiful,pretty much secluded amongst many wooded n areas to be on river in virtual seclusion.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“My boyfriend made the concrete for the two new bridges so we went to look at the finished project.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and an easy hike.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“This trail has become a weekly destination for my dog and me.”

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Plan your run at Centennial Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Centennial Trail

Centennial Trail, Spokane, WA 99202

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.