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2.1 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-732 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
-681 ft
Altitude change
2,115 ft
Altitude min
2,796 ft
Altitude max
2,796 ft
Altitude start
2,116 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,355 ft
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time
Flying L Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGlenrose - Phillips Creek
Spokane Valley, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2020
Trail built summer 2020 collaboration between Spokane Mountaineers, WTA and Evergreen East. Trail begins at Phillips Creek Trail Head in the Spokane Valley and traverses through some beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest before breaking out into open meadows. The trail finishes by climbing through some wooded ravines and connecting to the Glenrose Cliffs trail on an open ridgeline with great views. Trail is Multi-Use.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 49 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 371 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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(47.621890, -117.297200)
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Routes with this trail
7 miles • 1,345 ft • 5 •
Route starting from the Glenrose trailhead that utilizes the new on the Phillips Creek Side.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying L
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Where is Flying L located?
Flying L is located in Glenrose - Phillips Creek, Spokane Valley, Washington, United States. It is part of the Glenrose - Phillips Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.62189, -117.2972.
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How hard is Flying L?
Flying L is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Flying L?
Flying L has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 732 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,115 ft to 2,796 ft.
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Is Flying L a point to point trail?
Flying L is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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