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Public Events
| Start | Event Registration Name | Activity Group | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 5:00 PM | Drop-In Cllimbing | Climbing | Drop-in top-roped climbing at Minnehaha Rocks. Bring a rope and anchor making gear if you have it. |
| 8/5/2026 5:30 PM | Wednesday Night Family Hike | Hiking | Location: Glenrose TrailheadTime: Meet at 5:30 to get ready, hike at 5:45. Who: This hike is open to all, and geared towards children. We have toddlers to teenagers and move at a pace that works for everyone. Why: build grit and resilience, social and collaborative skills, love for the outdoors, and critical problem-solving. Expect: snack breaks, bug identification, field wanderings, tree climbing, dirt play, and whatever else engages the kids. We generally make it about .5-1.5 miles into the trail and then turn around. The chosen trails have a single entrance and exit with lots of shade.Bring: lots of water, a variety of snacks, sunscreen, sunhats/sunshirts, bug repellent, sturdy shoes, a first aid kit, patience, and be ready to laugh and make friends! Strollers and carriers are welcome. Fun additions for the heat can include spray bottles, water guns, or similar items. Cancellation policy: As a general rule, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. We will only cancel if the air quality reaches Unhealthy (150 AQI+) as our kiddos are considered a sensitive group due to developing lungs. At 100 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) we encourage you to make a personal decision for your family, though we will be at the trailhead and will modify the hike as needed. |
| 8/5/2026 5:45 PM | Wed Night Hike - Horse & Quartz Mountains | Hiking | The club's Wednesday Night Hike series are a great way to get to know us. Guests are welcome to come along, take a hike, meet some of our members, and learn more about our club's great opportunities. Enjoy beautiful views from Horse & Quartz Mountains on Mount Spokane. We'll meet at the Selkirk Lodge in Mount Spokane State Park, and hike on XC trails as well as single track through the forest to reach a couple of the best viewpoints in the park. We'll stop for a snack break on Horse Mountain, so bring some munchies. About 5 miles with a fairly easy elevation gain of 600 feet. Leaders Wendy & Chuck Huber. |
| 8/12/2026 6:00 PM | Wed Night Hike - Summer Outing Edition - Noisy Creek Trail | Hiking | The Noisy Creek trailhead is next to the group campsite that will be the center of the annual Spokane Mountaineers Summer Outing from August 12 - 16. We will hike up the well maintained trail at an easy pace approximately 1.25 miles with 700 feet elevation gain to a nice view of the lake, then turn around and go back to the Noisy Creek campground for a total of approx. 2.5 miles. |
| 8/15/2026 12:00 PM | Summer Outing - Rappel Washington Rock - 200ft | Climbing | This event features a single rappel off of Washington Rock in Metaline Falls which is over 200ft tall and is freehanging for the majority of the length. Access is very convenient since we can take a dirt road all the way to the top of the rock and then it is only a 5 min walk to the rappel bolts. After the rappel it is a steep hike back up to the top. This is a thrilling experience unlike any other rappels you're likely to experience apart from big wall climbing. There is some harder rock climbing in the area also. |
| 8/19/2026 5:30 PM | Wednesday Night Family Hike | Hiking | Location: Glenrose TrailheadTime: Meet at 5:30 to get ready, hike at 5:45. Who: This hike is open to all, and geared towards children. We have toddlers to teenagers and move at a pace that works for everyone. Why: build grit and resilience, social and collaborative skills, love for the outdoors, and critical problem-solving. Expect: snack breaks, bug identification, field wanderings, tree climbing, dirt play, and whatever else engages the kids. We generally make it about .5-1.5 miles into the trail and then turn around. The chosen trails have a single entrance and exit with lots of shade.Bring: lots of water, a variety of snacks, sunscreen, sunhats/sunshirts, bug repellent, sturdy shoes, a first aid kit, patience, and be ready to laugh and make friends! Strollers and carriers are welcome. Fun additions for the heat can include spray bottles, water guns, or similar items. Cancellation policy: As a general rule, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. We will only cancel if the air quality reaches Unhealthy (150 AQI+) as our kiddos are considered a sensitive group due to developing lungs. At 100 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) we encourage you to make a personal decision for your family, though we will be at the trailhead and will modify the hike as needed. |
| 8/19/2026 5:45 PM | Wed Night Hike - High Drive Bluff Trails | Hiking | The club's Wednesday Night Hike series are a great way to get to know us. Guests are welcome to come along, take a hike, meet some of our members, and learn more about our club's great opportunities.This is hike # 4 in the Spokane Section of Rich Landers' "Urban Trails, Spokane and Coeur D'Alene" (pg. 51) with a slight variation. Instead of starting at Polly Judd Park (very limited parking), we will park at the trail head near 57th & Hatch on the South Hill. The hike will be on the Bluff (along and below High Drive). It will be an out and back with 6+ miles total and around 850+ feet of elevation change. We can play it by ear as to length depending on what the group desires. There will be mixed trails of sand, pine needles and rocky packed dirt with both forest and bluff views. |
| 8/22/2026 9:00 AM | Trestle Ridge Trailwork | Conservation | This opportunity is being posted on behalf of Idaho Trails Association (ITA). The reason for posting it on the Spokane Mountaineers calendar is to share the opportunity with SM members. You must register with ITA to attend. You can read all of the details and register here: https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-trestle-ridge/ This project focuses on clearing brush and small obstacles to reconnect the trail from Quartz Creek to the Beetop–Roundtop Trailhead, improving access for hikers and ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience on this beautiful section of trail. |
| 8/26/2026 5:30 PM | Wednesday Night Family Hike | Hiking | Location: Glenrose TrailheadTime: Meet at 5:30 to get ready, hike at 5:45. Who: This hike is open to all, and geared towards children. We have toddlers to teenagers and move at a pace that works for everyone. Why: build grit and resilience, social and collaborative skills, love for the outdoors, and critical problem-solving. Expect: snack breaks, bug identification, field wanderings, tree climbing, dirt play, and whatever else engages the kids. We generally make it about .5-1.5 miles into the trail and then turn around. The chosen trails have a single entrance and exit with lots of shade.Bring: lots of water, a variety of snacks, sunscreen, sunhats/sunshirts, bug repellent, sturdy shoes, a first aid kit, patience, and be ready to laugh and make friends! Strollers and carriers are welcome. Fun additions for the heat can include spray bottles, water guns, or similar items. Cancellation policy: As a general rule, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. We will only cancel if the air quality reaches Unhealthy (150 AQI+) as our kiddos are considered a sensitive group due to developing lungs. At 100 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) we encourage you to make a personal decision for your family, though we will be at the trailhead and will modify the hike as needed. |
| 8/26/2026 5:45 PM | Wed Night Hike - Eagle Crest Mt. Spokane | Hiking | Meet at Mt. Spokane State Park Selkirk Lodge (Nordic Ski Area) for this 3.8 mile 630 ft vertical gain hike. We will hike on the wide Nordic trails to Nova Hut then take the "black" Eagle Crest XC trail up to a nice viewpoint and then return back on a different set of Nordic trails. Plan on a short break for BYO trail dinner. Leashed dogs welcome. Kid friendly hike. Privy at Trailhead and at Nova Hut. Smoke, high winds, or excessive heat will cancel. Select "Follow" in upper right (on PC only) to stay informed about updates. Gaia GPS Route InfoMap to Parking Area |
| 8/29/2026 8:00 AM | Lost Creek Trail Trailwork | Conservation | This opportunity is being posted on behalf of Idaho Trails Association (ITA). The reason for posting it on the Spokane Mountaineers calendar is to share the opportunity with SM members. You must register with ITA to attend. You can read all of the details and register here: https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-lost-creek-trail/ Join ITA for a rewarding weekend of trail work near Wallace, Idaho, as they focus on maintaining the Lost Creek Trail. This scenic trail meanders alongside its namesake creek for miles before ascending to the stunning Bobtail Ridge. The efforts will include clearing fallen logs and brushing through lush, dense forests, preserving the trail's accessibility. Each afternoon, we'll return to camp by Lost Creek, sharing camaraderie in this serene setting. Your hard work will help prevent the forest service from closing the trail, ensuring continued access to this breathtaking corner of north Idaho. |
| 9/21/2026 6:30 PM | September General Membership Meeting - Chic Burge - History of SMI | Clubwide | Chic Burge, our Historian and SMI member for over 33 years will take us through the deep and intriguing history of the Spokane Mountaineers since initiation in 1915 as a Woman's only Walking Club. |
| 9/24/2026 8:00 AM | Fernan Lake Trailwork | Conservation | This opportunity is being posted on behalf of Washington Trails Association (WTA). The reason for posting it on the Spokane Mountaineers calendar is to share the opportunity with SM members. You must register with WTA to attend. You can read all of the details and register here: https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-fernan-lake/ Join Idaho Trails Association, Coeur d’Alene City Parks, and United Way of North Idaho for a special Day of Action community service project at Fernan Lake Natural Area. Volunteers will help build a new section of trail that will connect existing trails and create a more complete loop within the Fernan Lake trail system. This new trail segment will improve access, enhance the visitor experience, and support the long-term vision for the natural area, where additional trail development is planned to expand the network for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Participants will work alongside experienced trail crew leaders to construct sustainable trail tread, remove vegetation, shape the trail corridor, and complete other trail-building tasks. No previous trail-building experience is necessary—training, tools, and safety instruction will be provided. |
| 9/26/2026 8:00 AM | Chimney Rock Trailwork | Conservation | This opportunity is being posted on behalf of Idaho Trails Association (ITA). The reason for posting it on the Spokane Mountaineers calendar is to share the opportunity with SM members. You must register with ITA to attend. You can read all of the details and register here: https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-chimney-rock/ On National Public Lands Day, we'll head out to work on this scenic trail climbing to Chimney Rock along the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. This picturesque area offers stunning views of the dramatic rock formations that make Chimney Rock a rock climber's mecca. To accommodate a wide range of abilities and interests, we'll split into multiple work groups throughout the day. Volunteers who prefer a slower pace or a more moderate hike will focus on brushing along the lower sections of the trail, while those who are comfortable hiking farther will head higher to help with log removal and tread work. This structure allows us to welcome volunteers of many experience and fitness levels. The lower sections of the trail typically require significant brushing, while the upper sections will need log removal and tread rebuilding. With peak fall colors expected—and the option for a refreshing swim at the end of the day in the Pack River if it's warm—this project is a fantastic way to wrap up the trail work season in northern Idaho. |
| 9/30/2026 5:15 PM | Wed Night Hike - RSP Larch Grove | Hiking | Meet at Bowl & Pitcher Parking Lot for this short 3 mile 300 ft vertical gain out-and-back hike to seek out the hidden Golden Larch grove. We will start earlier than typical for Wed night hikes due to sunset at 6:30. Optional community dinner at Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub after the hike. Leashed dogs welcome. Kid friendly hike. Privy at Trailhead and along route. Smoke, high winds, or excessive heat will cancel. Select "Follow" in upper right (on PC only) to stay informed about updates. Gaia GPS Route InfoMap to Parking Area |
Adventure Highlights
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