Hemlock

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DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING WINTER - December 1 through March 31.

During the winter (December 1 through March 31) this trail is part of Mt Spokane State Park's Nordic Skiing Trail System. Use is restricted to nordic/cross country skiing. A Washington state Sno-Park Permit is required for parking. Additionally the Special Groomed Trail Permit is required to park in the Selkirk Lodge parking lot for access to this Nordic Skiing Trail System.

During the spring, summer and fall months (April 1 through November 30) this is a hiking trail. A Washington State Discover Pass is required for parking.

Hemlock is one of four trails that go from a major trail junction - J2, towards the Nova Hut area and several trails that take one further into the trail system.

Leaving junction J2, Hemlock is in the forest but soon with the hillside dropping off relatively steeply on the left/north, great views of the surrounding mountains appear to the left. The trail is relatively flat as it traverses the hillside - enjoy the views! After about a quarter mile, still traversing the hillside, the trail starts to climb gradually, the steepness on the left lessens, and the views are obscured by the tall trees of this beautiful forest.

After a total of about a half mile, Hemlock ends at a junction where it can continue on Raven Glide or switch to Shady Way.

During the winter, as part of the Mount Spokane State Park's Nordic Skiing Trail System, this trail is groomed for classic and skate skiing.

Pretty conifer forest. Deer and moose are in the area.