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Forest loop around the dual summits of Shadow Mountain.


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1.3

Miles

2.2

KM

Point to Point

4,829' 1,472 m

High

4,743' 1,446 m

Low

121' 37 m

Up

131' 40 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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Need to Know

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.

Additionally, during the winter, Shadow Mountain Loop can only be skied in the counter-clockwise direction.

Description

Shadow Mountain Loop is a popular destination for outings. It is a fun hike/ski with just enough ups and downs to keep things interesting. The trail loops around Shadow Mountain just below its pair of summits. Although Shadow Mountain Loop is a forest trail, from its vantage point high on Shadow Mountain, there are nice views through breaks in the trees.

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.

Flora & Fauna

Beautiful conifer forest. Deer and moose are around.

Contacts
Land Managers:

WSP - Mount Spokane State Park
Inland Empire Paper Company

Contacts

Shared By:

Joan Pendleton

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At a major trail junction, looking up Twin Lakes Trail.
Feb 13, 2025 near Otis Or…, WA

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