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10/15/2019
Indian painted rocks at the Knothead Valley Loop Trailhead.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
These painted rocks have survived approximately 250 years in the Little Spokane River Natural Area.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
The first two miles of this trail runs alongside the Little Spokane River and its adjacent floodplains.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
Deer grazing along the banks of the Little Spokane River.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
Deer are a common sight along this trail.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
Molted snakeskin alongside the trail. In summer snakes are common in this area.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
Around three miles in the trail crosses over Riverpark Lane.
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10/15/2019
The first vista over the Little Spokane River.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
A small foot trail leading to the first vista on the Knothead Valley Trail.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
The Knothead Valley Loop Trail is well marked and easy to follow.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
The trail continues to climb for the first four miles.
Mason Smith
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A strange rock formation found alongside the trail around halfway through the loop.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
The highest vista on the hike provides views both north and south over the river.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
The Little Spokane River moving southwest.
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Forested cliffs west of the Little Spokane Natural Area.
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A bench near the last viewpoint before the trail begins to decline.
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The peaks and plains associated with Northeastern Washington.
Mason Smith
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10/15/2019
The final trail marker before completing the loop.