Spokane, WA: Iller Creek-Tower Mountain Loop
Spokane, WA: Iller Creek-Tower Mountain Loop
Crest a 3,600-foot high point overlooking the Spokane Valley on this 5-mile loop in Iller Creek Conservation Area.
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Located in the hills southeast of town, this five-mile loop climbs an undulating ridgeline to Big Rock, a 3,600-foot high point overlooking the Spokane Valley, and 3,612-foot Steptoe Butte, a grassy mound 38 miles to the south.
Info: Iller Creek Conservation Area
Trail Facts
- Distance: 8.0
Waypoints
ILL001
Location: 47.6017, -117.281821
Hike south from the trailhead on E. Holman Road to begin the counterclockwise loop.
ILL002
Location: 47.603327, -117.283945
The route climbs southwest along the ridgeline.
ILL003
Location: 47.594718, -117.298622
After cresting the ridgetop, hike south.
ILL004
Location: 47.582345, -117.294245
The route curves to the southeast and descends to a saddle below Big Rock.
ILL005
Location: 47.579334, -117.285147
Big Rock
ILL006
Location: 47.579768, -117.279782
Descend north along the ridgeline.
ILL007
Location: 47.595471, -117.2768
Bear left off the ridge for the final stretch back to the trailhead.
