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4.8 miles
Distance
936 ft
Climb
-916 ft
Descent
00:54:45
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
1,564 ft
Altitude min
2,460 ft
Altitude max
1,564 ft
Altitude start
1,585 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,917 ft
Distance flat
00:54:45
Avg time

Knothead Valley Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Spokane Natural Area
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #18103 in Hiking [+]
    • #19778 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #621 in Hiking · Washington [+]
    • #751 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Nice trail to overlook of Little Spokane valley.

Access Info

Parking requires WA Discover pass.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Knothead Valley Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2024 @ 12:54pm
Oct 1, 2024
 Trail is mostly good but dry. There are a few steeper sections where you could loose footing on the loose gravel and pine needles. One tree down...
Oct 31, 2020 @ 11:05am
Oct 31, 2020
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      NealR NealR
      Disregard previous comment. Though I’ve ridden this trail a few times and there is a lack of signage specifically prohibiting mountain biking on Knothead, (lots of signage prohibiting it on Painted Rocks portion), I was obviously wrong to ride it.
      NealR NealR
      It’s common for hikers to tell you no bikes are allowed on this trail because bikes are not allowed on the Painted Rocks portion along the Little Spokane.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Knothead Valley Loop located?
      Knothead Valley Loop is located in Little Spokane Natural Area, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Little Spokane Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.78275, -117.49659.
      ▼ How hard is Knothead Valley Loop?
      Knothead Valley Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Knothead Valley Loop?
      Knothead Valley Loop has 936 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 916 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,564 ft to 2,460 ft.
      ▼ Is Knothead Valley Loop a point to point trail?
      Knothead Valley Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Knothead Valley Loop?
      Knothead Valley Loop is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Knothead Valley Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Knothead Valley Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Knothead Valley Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Knothead Valley Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Knothead Valley Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 20 minutes to hike Knothead Valley Loop. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Knothead Valley Loop?
      Knothead Valley Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 126 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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