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Manresa Grotto

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
48.3939, -117.2827 Map & Directions
Length
0.5 miles, roundtrip
Heading into the Manresa Grotto. Photo by Holly Weiler. Full-size image
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The sign outside the Manresa Grotto states simply: "A beautiful grotto exists." And it's true! It does exist, and while it's beautiful in its own way, it can be a little eerie when one visits alone on a rainy day. Continue reading

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Hiking Manresa Grotto

The sign outside the Manresa Grotto states simply: "A beautiful grotto exists." And it's true! It does exist, and while it's beautiful in its own way, it can be a little eerie when one visits alone on a rainy day.

Despite the potential for gloom, this is a nice little picnic spot and rest area along the LeClerc Road just north of Usk, located within the Kalispel Indian Reservation.

The trail to the grotto switchbacks up the hillside and is very short; no more than a half-mile round trip. In some places wooden hand railings have fallen down, so visitors with small children would need to keep a close eye on little hikers. Otherwise, consider this a super short, super easy hike to visit the cave!

WTA worked here in 2018!

Hike Description Written by
Holly Weiler, WTA Correspondent

Manresa Grotto

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.3939, -117.2827 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Spokane head north on Highway 2 towards Newport. Before Newport turn left/north on Highway 211 and follow for 15.2 miles.
Turn left/north on Highway 20 for 0.4 miles and turn right/east on Kings Lake Road/5th Street toward the town of Usk.
Follow Kings Lake Road/5th Street for 0.9 miles crossing the Pend Oreille River.  Turn left/north on LeClerc Road and follow for 5.7 miles to the Manresa Grotto parking area on your right.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Kalispel Indian Reservation

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