Riverfront Park – Upper Spokane Falls loop from Spokane

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Riverfront Park – Upper Spokane Falls loop from Spokane

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Riverfront Park – Upper Spokane Falls loop from Spokane

01:45

27.5km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.45 km for 54 m

After 23.1 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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845 m

Riverfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Riverfront Park is located in downtown Spokane, WA, and is a 100-acre urban park along the Spokane River. The park features the Upper Spokane Falls, which the second-largest urban waterfall in the U.S. There are scenic paths for walkers and runners, and paved trails for cyclists, all with beautiful river views and historic features such as the Great Northern clock tower and Looff Carrousel. The park, established post-Expo '74, is a popular place with over three million annual visitors, and includes the U.S. Pavilion, Spokane Convention Center, and First Interstate Center for the Arts, along with nearby attractions like the River Park Square mall and Mobius Science Center.

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1.37 km

Upper Spokane Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Upper Spokane Falls, along the Spokane River, are located in downtown Spokane. These cascades are the second-largest urban falls in the United States. Along the trail on the riverfront, you can find informational signs about the importance of the river and the cultural influence of the falls on the local population.

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4.96 km

Views of Spokane River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot along the Spokane River Centennial Trail, you get views of the Spokane River from above with the city in the background.

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13.8 km

Bowl and Pitcher Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area of the trail is known as "Bowl and Pitcher" because of basaltic rock formations that can be seen along the banks of the Spokane River that imaginative visitors have said resemble a bowl on its side in one area and a pitcher in another.

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26.4 km

The Lincoln Statue

Highlight • Monument

Over 40,000 people came to Spokane on Armistice in 1930 to see this statue of Abraham Lincoln when Herbert Hoover sent the telegram to unveil it. This bronze statue is 12 feet high and has a base of 10 feet.

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26.9 km

Downtown Spokane

Highlight • Settlement

Spokane, Washington, is a vibrant city in the Pacific Northwest, known for its scenic beauty and rich history. Its' location along the Spokane River lends itself to outdoor activities and inspires a thriving arts scene.

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