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Indian Canyon Mystic Falls
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 Google reviews · Running trail in Spokane, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Indian Canyon Mystic Falls' 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.
Easy-to-access, scenic trails lead to a waterfall in a wilderness canyon.
What runners say about Indian Canyon Mystic Falls
“Views are beautiful and trails are long would come back for sure with my family.”
“Very well marked and easy to navigate with many options to extend or shorten your hike.”
“One of my families favorite easy hikes, with a nice waterfalls view at the end.”
Hiking Trail Review Palisades Park Outer Loop - 4.3 Miles This was a pretty crowded trail parking wise but didn’t really encounter many people on the trail itself. Once I found parking the trail was easy to find and follow. Very well marked and easy to navigate with many options to extend or shorten your hike.
This place was so much fun! Lots of well beaten paths to walk on. Hiking along the creek bed was pretty and fun. The waterfall at the end was very nice. Lots to look at with beautiful scenery. TAKE BUG SPRAY!!
Phenomenal sight! Nature doesn't disappoint with this waterfall. It's nestled down into a canyon, making it nearly invisible until you get down the trail, which is very steep. It's worth it, though!
Wear bug spray but the view is worth it. The trails going down to the falls are narrow, steep, and full of mosquitoes. It might be a struggle to get down to the stream if you have bad knees. The main trail is easy to walk and you can hear the water.
Trail conditions & character
“we had to cross the stream 2-3 times and walk through some muddy nearly impassable areas to pick up the trail again, but it got us to the waterfall!”
“Google maps took me to some random pull off that's up a big hill with a trail that leads to the actual trail head.”
“3 Miles This was a pretty crowded trail parking wise but didn’t really encounter many people on the trail itself.”
“The dogs and I had a nice novel experience seeing them.”
“Very well marked and easy to navigate with many options to extend or shorten your hike.”
“Do make sure you've got sturdy shoes and to take the time to look for the accessible switchbacks.”
Plan your run at Indian Canyon Mystic Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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