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Waikiki Springs Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 Google reviews · Running trail in Spokane, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Waikiki Springs 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.
Scenic hiking area offering family-friendly trails and wildlife sightings.
What runners say about Waikiki Springs Trailhead
“The trails get more aggressive and narrow but still scenic once you cross the river Valley.”
“So beautiful and peaceful and calm.”
“Easy trail for strollers, jogging and taking younger children.”
One of my favorite places to walk my dog! It's so beautiful and I love seeing eagles by the river. To the bridge and back is about 1.5 miles and if you continue across the bridge, the main loop is about 3 miles. It's a heavily used trail, with many people walking dogs there, so I keep my dog leashed most of the time.
It's a nice little spot with streams, the little Spokane River, and a water fall. The trailhead starts at a cul-de-sac in a neighborhood and then leads to switch backs that take you down to an open area.
Nice trails and a little bit of everything, great place to go for a real outdoors walk
Fun family hike! You can make it as long, or short as you like. A downhill hike zig-zags down to the Little-Spokane river basin. There are small trails all over the place.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails get more aggressive and narrow but still scenic once you cross the river Valley.”
“***note*** the black dog doo bags at the trail head are intended to pick up your dog's number 2 and carry it out.”
“At the bottom of the hill, you can head right (North) to see some small water falls, and to the left (down the road a few hundred feet) you can pick up the trail again.”
“The trailhead starts at a cul-de-sac in a neighborhood and then leads to switch backs that take you down to an open area.”
Plan your run at Waikiki Springs Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitewdfw.wa.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–10 pm |
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