Help Map the Future at Mica Peak

Join Spokane County Parks in exploring Mica Peak Conservation Area and informing the development of a new recreational trail system.

While there is not yet a formalized trail system here, Mica Peak is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, and equestrians because of the great workout it affords. The elevation gain from the parking area to the high point of 5200 feet gives visitors of all backgrounds a nice workout, doable in a day or less from Spokane. Mica Peak could become a destination for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. This project will pave the way toward attaining that vision.

Photo courtesy Spokane County Parks.

The volunteer mapping event is an opportunity for hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and community members to discover Mica Peak and map trails and site conditions as the first step in developing a recreational trail plan for the conservation area.

The plan will develop a cohesive vision for recreation on Mica Peak, identify and prioritize trail corridors, create uniform recreation management policies for the four major property owners that currently allow non-motorized recreation, identify public access points to the trail system, and develop trailhead design plans for at least one new trailhead parking area.

Details

When: Sat. June 4, 2016 9AM - 1PM & Sat. June 11, 2016 9AM - 1PM
Where: Mica Peak Trailhead 20002 E. Belmont Rd, Mica, WA 99023
What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, personal GPS unit (if available) and Smartphone loaded with ArcGIS Collector (Download here)