Best walking routes in Spokane

14 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

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#1
Viewpoint

Spokane in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

14 stops12.1 km4 h 10 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 30 min.

Inside: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (~1 h) + Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (~20 min). Estimates only.

12.1 kmdistance4 h 10 minwith stops14stops~5 h 30 minfull day+248 mgain
2.6 sights7.6 efficiency4.1 hills7.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 45 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+248 m climb along route
  1. John A. Finch Arboretum
  2. Sunset Boulevard Bridge
  3. Campbell House
  4. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (inside ~1 h)
  5. Spokane Public Library - Main
  6. Fox Theatre
  7. Central Steam Heat Plant
  8. Bing Crosby Theater
  9. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
  10. Monroe Street Bridge
  11. Spokane Flour Mill
  12. First Interstate Center for the Arts
  13. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (inside ~20 min)
  14. Manito Park and Botanical Gardens
522–692 m

Photo: ViewpointJdubmanCC BY-SA 3.0

4.8/10
#2
Viewpoint

One Hour in Spokane: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.3 km1 h 5 min

2.3 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops6stops+66 mgain
2.6 sights6.8 efficiency1.1 hills8.5 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 20 min insides+66 m climb along route
  1. Monroe Street Bridge
  2. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
  3. Fox Theatre
  4. Central Steam Heat Plant
  5. Bing Crosby Theater
  6. First Interstate Center for the Arts
522–581 m

Photo: ViewpointMurderbikePublic domain

4.4/10
#3
Viewpoint

Old Town of Spokane in 2 Hours

Old town

5 stops3.8 km1 h 25 min

3.8 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops5stops+124 mgain
1.4 sights6.9 efficiency2.1 hills9.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 1 h insides+124 m climb along route
  1. Maple Street Bridge
  2. Grace Baptist Church
  3. Monroe Street Bridge
  4. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
  5. Westminster United Church of Christ
519–601 m

Photo: ViewpointMike TigasCC BY 2.0

4.0/10
#4
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Spokane (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

7 stops3.6 km1 h 25 min

3.6 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops7stops+12 mgain
1.4 sights7.1 efficiency0.2 hills9.7 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 20 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Spokane Civic Theatre
  2. Spokane Flour Mill
  3. First Interstate Center for the Arts
  4. Division Street Bridge
  5. St. Aloysius Church
  6. Bing Crosby House
  7. Bing Crosby Collection
567–582 m

Photo: ViewpointWill MaupinCC BY-SA 4.0

3.9/10
#5
Viewpoint

Spokane in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops5.7 km2 h 5 min

5.7 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops10stops+131 mgain
2.0 sights7.1 efficiency2.2 hills3.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 20 min insides+131 m climb along route
  1. Maple Street Bridge
  2. Fox Theatre
  3. Central Steam Heat Plant
  4. Bing Crosby Theater
  5. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
  6. Monroe Street Bridge
  7. Spokane Flour Mill
  8. Spokane Civic Theatre
  9. Division Street Bridge
  10. First Interstate Center for the Arts
519–581 m

Photo: ViewpointWill MaupinCC BY-SA 4.0

3.6/10
#6
Viewpoint

Spokane Loop Walk from Spokane Public Library - Main

Loop

6 stops6.3 km1 h 50 min

6.3 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops6stops+94 mgain
1.8 sights6.7 efficiency1.6 hills6.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 1 h insides+94 m climb along route
  1. Spokane Public Library - Main
  2. Sunset Boulevard Bridge
  3. High Bridge Park
  4. High Bridge
  5. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
  6. Campbell House
528–587 m

Photo: ViewpointMurderbikePublic domain

3.6/10
#7
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Spokane

Walking tour

11 stops10.8 km3 h 35 min

10.8 kmdistance3 h 35 minwith stops11stops+185 mgain
2.6 sights7.6 efficiency3.1 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 25 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+185 m climb along route
  1. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
  2. Campbell House
  3. Spokane Public Library - Main
  4. Fox Theatre
  5. Central Steam Heat Plant
  6. Bing Crosby Theater
  7. Spokane Flour Mill
  8. St. Aloysius Church
  9. First Interstate Center for the Arts
  10. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
  11. Manito Park and Botanical Gardens
528–692 m

Photo: ViewpointMurderbikePublic domain

3.5/10
#8
Viewpoint

Spokane Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

13 stops9.3 km3 h 20 min

9.3 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops13stops+203 mgain
2.3 sights7.5 efficiency3.4 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 5 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+203 m climb along route
  1. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
  2. Fox Theatre
  3. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
  4. Monroe Street Bridge
  5. Lower Falls
  6. Spokane Flour Mill
  7. Inspiration Point
  8. First Interstate Center for the Arts
  9. Bing Crosby Theater
  10. Central Steam Heat Plant
  11. Cliff Park Viewpoint
  12. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
  13. Manito Park and Botanical Gardens
522–692 m

Photo: ViewpointJdubman at English WikipediaCC BY-SA 3.0

3.4/10
#9

Best Viewpoints in Spokane: Walking Route

Viewpoints

5 stops5.6 km1 h 40 min

5.6 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops5stops+172 mgain
0.5 sights7.7 efficiency2.9 hills4.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+172 m climb along route
  1. Lower Falls
  2. Inspiration Point
  3. Edwidge Wilson Park Viewpoint
  4. Local Sculptures
  5. Cliff Park Viewpoint
558–684 m
3.1/10
#10
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Spokane Walk

Churches

5 stops6.0 km2 h 10 min

6.0 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops5stops+140 mgain
1.3 sights7.0 efficiency2.3 hills2.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+140 m climb along route
  1. Grace Baptist Church
  2. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
  3. Westminster United Church of Christ
  4. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
  5. St. Aidan's Anglican Church
522–662 m

Photo: ViewpointRobert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USACC BY 2.0

3.1/10
#11
Viewpoint

Spokane Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

10 stops12.3 km3 h 50 min

12.3 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops10stops+288 mgain
1.3 sights6.9 efficiency4.8 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 45 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+288 m climb along route
  1. High Bridge
  2. Sunset Boulevard Bridge
  3. Maple Street Bridge
  4. Grace Baptist Church
  5. Monroe Street Bridge
  6. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
  7. Division Street Bridge
  8. Westminster United Church of Christ
  9. St. Aidan's Anglican Church
  10. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
519–662 m

Photo: ViewpointMurderbikePublic domain

2.9/10
#12
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Spokane in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops5.9 km2 h 5 min

5.9 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops8stops+91 mgain
0.8 sights7.2 efficiency1.5 hills3.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 40 min insides+91 m climb along route
  1. Division Street Bridge
  2. Spokane Civic Theatre
  3. Spokane County Courthouse
  4. Grace Baptist Church
  5. Maple Street Bridge
  6. Spokane Public Library - Main
  7. Davenport Arts District
  8. Westminster United Church of Christ
519–601 m

Photo: ViewpointSesamehoneytartCC BY-SA 4.0

2.8/10
#13
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Spokane: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops11.9 km3 h 50 min

11.9 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops11stops+195 mgain
0.8 sights7.5 efficiency3.2 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 40 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+195 m climb along route
  1. High Bridge
  2. High Bridge Park
  3. Sunset Boulevard Bridge
  4. Spokane Public Library - Main
  5. Grace Baptist Church
  6. Spokane Civic Theatre
  7. St. Aloysius Church
  8. Division Street Bridge
  9. Westminster United Church of Christ
  10. Cowley Park
  11. St. Aidan's Anglican Church
519–618 m

Photo: ViewpointLoco SteveCC BY 3.0

2.6/10
#14
Viewpoint

Bridges of Spokane Walk

Bridges

5 stops6.3 km1 h 40 min

6.3 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops5stops+144 mgain
1.4 sights5.4 efficiency2.4 hills1.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+144 m climb along route
  1. Division Street Bridge
  2. Monroe Street Bridge
  3. Maple Street Bridge
  4. Sunset Boulevard Bridge
  5. High Bridge
519–580 m

Photo: ViewpointMark WagnerCC BY 2.5

2.6/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Spokane walking stats

From the 14 rated routes116 stops total33 unique places.

Most climbSpokane Old Town Walking Tour+288 m along route
Most stops / kmOne Hour in Spokane: A Short Walk2.6 stops per km
Least climbEasy Flat Walk in Spokane (Kids & Stroller Friendly)+12 m along route
Most stairsSpokane Old Town Walking Tour~56 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest12.3 km2.3 kmSpokane Old Town Walking Tour / One Hour in Spokane: A Short Walk
Places on routes33unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Spokane FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Spokane in One Day: Walking Itinerary (12.1 km, 4 h 10 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Spokane?
Most months work — check local weather before you go.
Shortest walk?
One Hour in Spokane: A Short Walk2.3 km, walking 30 min.
One hour in Spokane?
One Hour in Spokane: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 5 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Spokane in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 14 stops, ~4 h 10 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 30 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.