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Large basalt structures are numerous in Spokane's Riverside Park.
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Monolithic basalt structures are common in the Spokane area.
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Both sides of the Deep Creek are lined by basalt walls.
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The Spokane river from the Deep Creek Overlook.
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A large basalt structure on the opposite side of the Deep Creek Overlook.
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The second half of the loop has an option to descend into the Deep Creek Canyon.
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A section of the Deep Creek trail is on a wide gravel road trail.
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The Deep Creek trail is a frequent destination for rock climbers in the Spokane area.
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The Deep Creek trail goes through two parking areas, both of which you could potentially start the loop from.
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The Deep Creek is usually dried up from late summer to early fall.
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A section of this trail runs along West Pine Bluff Road.
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A majority of the trail is forested with Ponderosa Pine.
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The cliffsides that line the latter section on the Deep Creek trail.
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The trail alongside the cliffside is sparsely forested and rocky.
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The trail back to the parking area is paved and runs alongside the Spokane River.
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The Deep Creek Loop Trailhead.
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The highest point of the trail has multiple benches.
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In the distance, you can see the city of Spokane.
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The view from the peak of the trail includes Mt. Spokane and the Spokane River.