Iller Creek is a 5 mile loop hike with 1,200 ft of elevation gain. This conservation area is located south of Spokane Valley. We read it was best to do the hike in a counterclockwise direction and that there were trail markers at all the important junctions. We discovered there were many social trails in this area, did not see the trail markers and apparently we got off trail almost immediately.
We did enjoy the colors and the hike, although we probably took a steeper and longer route than the one on the main trail.
Looking down towards Iller Creek and Spokane Valley. I think the main trail might have headed up the creek floor?
We did find our way to the far end of the loop at the Rocks of Sharon, thanks to the help of a map and a trail runner.
There are several large rocks here.
We found a shady area near "Big Rock" to enjoy our lunch
Once we knew where we were on the trail, we found a trail marker.
Panorama view of some of the Rocks of Sharon and the Palouse to the South
We took the trail on the east side of the loop back to the trailhead. Most of this trail is on a ridge line.
The trail gave us views to Spokane Valley to the north.
a series of switchbacks brought us back to the trailhead.
Although it is late in the season, we did see some wildflowers in bloom along with some berries and other plants:
The trail gave us views to Spokane Valley to the north.
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