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Phillips Creek Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Spokane Valley, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Phillips Creek Trailhead'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.

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What runners say about Phillips Creek Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (44 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Super clean parking lot with a security camera which is awesome.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“The views at and near the high point of this hike are gorgeous, and I would recommend the trek.”

Very nice hiking trail with many different paths. The trails intersect at multiple points with signs telling you what each pathway leads to. The views at and near the high point of this hike are gorgeous, and I would recommend the trek.

★★★★★ — Kaden , Jul 2024

Great hike, great veiw of Krell Hill and Mica peak, but a little muddy

★★★★☆ — Volcanoeditz , Mar 2025

This is a great Trailhead to catch all that the Dishman Conservation area has to offer! Great hiking and awesome views of the surrounding mountains and communities with views of downtown, the Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake areas! Great food options on Dishman-Mica as well.

★★★★★ — Dustin , Feb 2022

My goodness, cleanest prettiest parking lot trailhead I have ever seen. I have seen multiple patrol cars stop in and look around, and theybhave a camera and a porta potty.

★★★★☆ — Chris , Jul 2021

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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 11 mentions

“Great hiking and awesome views of the surrounding mountains and communities with views of downtown, the Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake areas!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“This is a great Trailhead to catch all that the Dishman Conservation area has to offer!”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Great for dog walks if you want to tire yourself out quickly, got a good incline if that's your thing”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Great hike, great veiw of Krell Hill and Mica peak, but a little muddy”

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Plan your run at Phillips Creek Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Websitespokanecounty.org
  • Phone(509) 477-4730

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Phillips Creek Trailhead

4102 S Sunderland Dr, Spokane Valley, WA 99206

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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.