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4.0 miles
Distance
407 ft
Climb
-411 ft
Descent
00:26:15
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
2,063 ft
Altitude min
2,393 ft
Altitude max
2,085 ft
Altitude start
2,080 ft
Altitude end
-33.9%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,726 ft
Distance flat
00:26:15
Avg time

Uplands Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saltese Conservation Area
    Liberty Lake, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45576 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24096 in E-Biking
    • #3019 in Trail Running
    • #102480 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Spokane County

This 552-acre conservation area was acquired in 2011 with Conservation Futures funding. A mile south of I-90 and within a 25-minute drive of 600,000 people, this property is an example of shrub steppe habitat that's remained relatively intact over the past century. The Loop is about 5.8 miles with around 630' feet of incline as well as decent.

source: Saltese Uplands Conservation Area
Access Info

From I-90: •Take Barker Street exit, #293 •Drive south on Barker Road to Sprague Avenue •Turn left on Sprague Avenue and drive east to Henry Road •Turn right on Henry Rd and drive south and park at trailhead on your left.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 135 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 777 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Uplands Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:13pm (America/Creston)
Apr 30, 2026
Mar 18, 2026 @ 3:23pm (America/Creston)
Mar 18, 2026
 Trail is mostly ideal. One puddle that can’t be avoided just after short draw going CCW. Dirt is firm under the water, just stay on the main...
Dec 22, 2025 @ 1:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 22, 2025
 Riding really well with just some scattered puddles. Only knob marks visible on trail with no rutting at all.
Nov 29, 2025 @ 1:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 29, 2025
Trail tread tune up suspended until spring , freeze thaw too muddy to continue
Nov 15, 2025 @ 5:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 15, 2025
 Tune up on tread lower uplands loop from Saltese flats gate , ongoing since 11/1
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        Directions to uplands-loop trailhead (47.643660, -117.131080)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Saltese Uplands Loop to Summit Loop
        6 miles • 700 ft • 3 • Loop •
        Loop trail to the summit with some fun turns on the way back down.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Uplands Loop

        ▼ Where is Uplands Loop located?
        Uplands Loop is located in Saltese Conservation Area, Liberty Lake, Washington, United States. It is part of the Saltese Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.64366, -117.13108.
        ▼ How hard is Uplands Loop?
        Uplands Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uplands Loop?
        Uplands Loop has 407 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 411 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,063 ft to 2,393 ft.
        ▼ Is Uplands Loop a point to point trail?
        Uplands Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Uplands Loop?
        Uplands Loop is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uplands Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Uplands Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uplands Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Uplands Loop are:
        • June (55 activities)
        • October (54 activities)
        • May (42 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Uplands Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uplands Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Uplands Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Uplands Loop. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Uplands Loop?
        Uplands Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,210 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,482 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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