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2.5 miles
Distance
451 ft
Climb
-703 ft
Descent
00:23:34
Avg time
-253 ft
Altitude change
2,331 ft
Altitude min
2,933 ft
Altitude max
2,667 ft
Altitude start
2,415 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
4,642 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:23:34
Avg time

Glenrose Cliffs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Glenrose - Phillips Creek
    Spokane Valley, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #133057 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101755 in E-Biking
    • #133622 in Trail Running
    • #136433 in Hiking
    • #22286 in Horseback
    • #18628 in Snowshoeing
    • #11661 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,285 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,240 in E-Biking
    • #4,016 in Trail Running
    • #4,577 in Hiking
    • #641 in Horseback
    • #228 in Snowshoeing
    • #239 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Great community trail that begins at Glenrose Trailhead on Spokanes South Hill. Trail is a combination of doubletrack and singletrack. Heading East from the Glenrose Trailhead just always stay right and you will be on the trail. This trail intersects with the Flying L trail in the Phillips Creek zone and enables a complete traverse from Spokane South Hill to Spokane Valley.

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:48pm (America/Creston)
Apr 28, 2026
Newly dug drainage ditches are working well, but creating a rough ride how they are cut across almost the entire width of the trail. Some switch...
Feb 28, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 28, 2026
Muddy in places but mostly good.
Nov 30, 2025 @ 1:33pm (America/Creston)
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      7 miles • 1,345 ft • 5 •
      Route starting from the Glenrose trailhead that utilizes the new Mcphee trail on the Phillips Creek Side.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glenrose Cliffs located?
      Glenrose Cliffs 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 47.62083, -117.31419.
      ▼ How hard is Glenrose Cliffs?
      Glenrose Cliffs is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glenrose Cliffs?
      Glenrose Cliffs has 451 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 703 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,331 ft to 2,933 ft.
      ▼ Is Glenrose Cliffs a point to point trail?
      Glenrose Cliffs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glenrose Cliffs?
      Glenrose Cliffs is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glenrose Cliffs?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glenrose Cliffs. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Glenrose Cliffs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glenrose Cliffs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glenrose Cliffs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Glenrose Cliffs. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glenrose Cliffs?
      Glenrose Cliffs is a very popular trail. There have been 370 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 396 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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