Spokane River Centennial Trail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spokane River Centennial Trail |
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Trail beside the Spokane Convention Center
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| Length | 37 mi (60 km) |
| Location | Spokane County, Washington, United States |
| Designation | Washington state park |
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| Use | Alternate transportation & recreation: bicycling, walking, jogging |
| Season | All year |
| Sights | Spokane River, Riverside State Park, Riverfront Park |
| Surface | Paved |
| Maintained by | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail |
The Spokane River Centennial Trail is a fantastic paved path in Eastern Washington. It's about 37 miles long! People love to use it for biking, walking, and jogging. It's a great way to get around or just have fun outdoors. This trail is managed by Washington State Parks. They officially call it the Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail.
The trail starts at Sontag Park in Nine Mile Falls, Washington. It stretches all the way to the border between Washington and Idaho. Along the way, it passes through several cities. These include Spokane, Washington, Spokane Valley, Washington, and Liberty Lake, Washington. It also goes through a small community called Spokane Bridge.
Near the border, the trail briefly crosses into Idaho. It goes under the Interstate 90 Spokane River Bridge. This short section is in Kootenai County, Idaho. After about 250 feet in Idaho, the trail comes back into Washington. Then, it connects with the North Idaho Centennial Trail right at the state line.
The Spokane River Centennial Trail has three main parts. Each part has its own name.
- Riverside is the section that runs through Riverside State Park.
- Urban is the part of the trail that goes through the city of Spokane.
- Valley is the section located east of Spokane. Most of this part is in the Spokane Valley, which is how it got its name.
Once you cross into Idaho, the trail keeps going. It becomes the North Idaho Centennial Trail. So, you can keep exploring for even longer!
History of the Trail
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The idea for this trail started a long time ago. It was after a big event called Expo '74 in Spokane. People thought it would be great to have a path along the Spokane River. This path would be for walking and biking.
By 1986, people in both Washington and Idaho had a bigger idea. They wanted a much longer trail. They hoped to finish it in time for their states' big birthdays. Washington celebrated its 100th year (centennial) in 1989. Idaho celebrated its centennial in 1990. That's why it's called the "Centennial Trail"!
In 2010, the trail received a special honor. It was named a National Recreation Trail. This means it's recognized as one of the country's important trails for fun and exercise.
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