3.1 hr
Overview
The climb (over 1,000 ft.) is an excellent workout and there are many great places to stop and take in the scenery and take a break. Once on top of the ridge it gets fairly flat and shaded for about a quarter mile and then there are a few more short steeper climbs. <br><br>When you pass the old truck left in the woods on your right you know you are close to the Big Rock ridge that faces the south. once amongst the large monoliths take time to look around and to recover from the climb because the ride down has the potential to get your heart rate back up. It gets narrow and dark down by the creek so be careful if you are wearing sunglasses and watch your head on low trees.
Trail Stats
9.5 km
454 m
1069 m
729 m
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Photos
Old vehicle number 1
Old vehicle number 1
Short steep climb before the crest.
Short steep climb before the crest.
Old vehicle number 2
Old vehicle number 2
The section I affectionately call the chute
The section I affectionately call the chute
Southern view again. Steptoe butte to the left in the distance.
Southern view again. Steptoe butte to the left in the distance.
Lush singletrack
Lush singletrack
Remnants of fire
Remnants of fire
Back into the trees. Welcome shade in the summer months.
Back into the trees. Welcome shade in the summer months.
Heading down back into the forest
Heading down back into the forest
Great trail, close to town!
Great trail, close to town!
Look back at the climb in May.
Look back at the climb in May.
View to the north of Spokane Valley and Mt. Spokane in the distance
View to the north of Spokane Valley and Mt. Spokane in the distance
Enjoy the view
Enjoy the view
Narrow trail, high walls, all fun.
Narrow trail, high walls, all fun.
The view of the palouse to the south.
The view of the palouse to the south.
The biggest of the big rocks, notice the climber in the center of the shot.
The biggest of the big rocks, notice the climber in the center of the shot.
Lush creek/gully area. Stays cooler in the heat and fantastically fun to ride.
Lush creek/gully area. Stays cooler in the heat and fantastically fun to ride.
Early Spring ride through the "chute" on Iller Creek.
Early Spring ride through the "chute" on Iller Creek.
Evergreen East group ride at Iller creek.
Evergreen East group ride at Iller creek.
Enjoy awesome views from the Rocks of Sharon.
Enjoy awesome views from the Rocks of Sharon.
Riders passing beneath rock climbers during an Evergreen East group ride.
Riders passing beneath rock climbers during an Evergreen East group ride.