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Saltese Uplands Summit and Turtle Gulch Loop

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  2. WA
  3. …Northeast Washington
  4. …Spokane
  5. Saltese Uplands Conservation Area
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“A loop to take you all the way to the summit and then back down via the Turtle Gulch connector. ”

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Miles

9.6

KM

100%

Singletrack

2,645' 806 m

High

2,067' 630 m

Low

630' 192 m

Up

630' 192 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Allowed

Overview

Good views of Liberty Lake from the Summit Loop climb and view of Spokane Valley from the summit. Fun switchbacks on the Turtle Gulch descent.

Description

A flat run down to the south along the road, then a moderate climb to the summit. A fun descent from the summit through and down through Turtle Gulch with lots of switchbacks.

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Land Manager: Spokane County, WA - Parks and Open Space

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Flying through the grass and scrub.
Apr 10, 2014 near Liberty…, WA
Top of the Saltese Loop.
Jan 26, 2016 near Liberty…, WA
A short rocky section goes through green trees.
May 10, 2021 near Liberty…, WA
Beautiful landscapes abound as you circle the hillside
May 10, 2021 near Liberty…, WA
Flowy singletrack at the start of the descent.
Jan 26, 2016 near Liberty…, WA

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