| Recreational activities on the Spokane River and the Little
Spokane River include fishing, swimming, snorkeling, tubing,
rafting, canoeing and kayaking. The Spokane River can be accessed
by roads and bridges and the Centennial Trail. Access to the
Little Spokane River is limited to public access points such
as parks and to the lower reach of the river that is designated
as the Little Spokane River Natural Area. This area is about
6 miles northwest of downtown Spokane. The natural area roughly
parallels Rutter Parkway, and encompasses 7.3 river miles
within its 1,993 acres. Washington State Parks and Spokane
County Parks have both acquired lands in the area to guarantee
its protection. The area is managed as part of Riverside State
Park under a joint interagency agreement with Spokane County
Parks.
Trout is the main sport fish on the Spokane River and the
Little Spokane River. Fishers talk of sharing the river with
only a few others and enjoying good size fish, especially
for those who spend some time getting to know the river and
the habits of the trout.
Swimming, snorkeling and tubing are also popular on the Spokane
River and through The Little Spokane River Natural Area. Paddlers
(rafters, canoeists and kayakers) enjoy all types of water,
from whitewater during high flow (spring) to gentler currents
during lower flow times of the year (summer). As with all
water sports, care should be taken to be aware of the rivers'
currents and the location of the structures within the rivers
such as dams and bridge abutments.
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The Spokane River is accessed by the Spokane
Centennial Trail, which runs 37 miles from the Idaho State
line to Nine Mile Falls, west of Spokane. The trail is used
for biking, hiking, running, in-line skating, accessing the
river and there are portions of the trail that accommodate
horseback riding. Designated for use by people of all ages
and physical capabilities, the trail is accessible to wheelchairs.
The Centennial Trail is maintained and operated by the Washington
State Parks & Recreation Commission in cooperation with
Spokane City Parks, Spokane County Parks, and the Friends
of the Centennial Trail.
Links:
Boating
Fishing
Hiking, Biking and In-Line Skating
General Recreational Links
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