Easy trails wander through 410 acres of ponderosa pine forest jutting out into a bend of the "Long Lake" section of the Spokane River. Established as key wildlife habitat along the river, it's a nice little spot right outside Spokane for bird-watching. Keep your eyes peeled for nesting osprey, and keep dogs on leash (because of sensitive wildlife here).
McLellan Conservation Area
47.8746,
-117.6910
Map & Directions
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Length
- 3.42 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
Easy trails wander through 410 acres of ponderosa pine forest jutting out into a bend of the "Long Lake" section of the Spokane River. Established as key wildlife habitat along the river, it's a nice little spot right outside Spokane for bird-watching. Keep your eyes peeled for nesting osprey.
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Hiking McLellan Conservation Area
McLellan Conservation Area
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA 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
Take Exit 282 on I-90, for Hamilton St/WA-290 toward Trent Ave. Merge onto WA-290 E and continue onto N Hamilton St. Go a half mile and turn left onto E Sharp Ave. After another half mile, turn right onto N Ruby St and continue onto N Division St for serveral miles. Turn left onto W Francis Ave, and after 3 miles, it will become Nine Mile Rd/WA-291 W. You'll pass Riverside State Park on the left, and at Nine Mile Dam, turn left onto W Charles Rd/Rte 1, which becomes W Charles Rd. After 5 miles, turn right onto N South Bank Rd. Go 5.8 miles and then turn right onto McClellan. The trailhead's at the end of the road.
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