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The Spokane River snakes its way through Riverside State Park.
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The iconic Bowl and Pitcher Swinging Bridge.
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Crossing the Bowl and Pitcher Swinging Bridge into Riverside State Park.
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The monolithic basalt formations that provide Bowl and Pitcher its namesake.
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Trail 25 is the first trail heading north into the park after the crossing the bridge.
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Large basalt formations are strewn all around the trail.
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Gigantic basalt walls line the west side of the trail.
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The trail makes its way through ponderosa forests typical of the Spokane area.
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After a brief section of forested trail, it loops back down toward the river.
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Wildlife is frequently sighted along the shoreline of the river.
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In late summer, geese frequently gather on rocky islands in the river.
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The last half of the trail follows alongside the Spokane River.
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The trails in Riverside State Park are well marked and easy to follow.
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As you approach the end of the loop, the Bowl and Pitcher Swinging Bridge comes back into view.
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The last section of trail hugs a basalt cliff.
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This section of trail is the rockiest; be sure you are using extreme caution.
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After crossing the swinging bridge into Riverside, you are immediately greeted by these enormous basalt cliffs.
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In the late summer, elderberry are numerous in the park.
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The Bowl and Pitcher Swinging Bridge with the rushing Spokane River below.