 | | Centennial Trail State Park is a 372-acre day-use park. The park consists of a paved trail meandering along the Spokane River and extending from Nine Mile Falls to the Idaho state line. The trail is punctuated with 42 historical and archaeological sites, most of which remain to be marked. This park consists of a 37-mile long, 12-foot wide paved trail extending from Nine Mile Falls (near Spokane) to the Idaho border. (On the Idaho side, the trail continues on.) The trail follows the Spokane River, and is marked by sites of historic and archaeological interest. At mile marker #36, the visitor can explore fossil beds in the Deep Creek area of the trail. The Center of Northwest Anthropology at Washington State University conducted an archaeological survey at the site, uncovering evidence of life dating back 11,000 years. The study determined that civilizations past used the Spokane River for transportation, a food source, and a place of gathering. The trail was dedicated and named the Centennial Trail in 1989, in commemoration of Washington state's 100th birthday that year. The trail contains interpretive signs and 42 historical sites, most of which remain unmarked. Traveling west from the state line, one passes the site of the first bridge built over the Spokane River in 1864, and the site of the white settlement that preceded the city of Spokane. At milepost #2 sets the Horse Slaughter Camp monument. This is the site on which, in 1858, Colonel George Wright and his troops rounded up and killed 800 Indian horses to discourage future Indian uprisings. Down river from the Maribeau Park area is Plantes Ferry County Park. Here Isaac Stevens, the first territorial governor, met with the Upper and Middle Spokane in December, 1855. Also on this site, Antoine Plante operated a ferry from 1852 until 1864, when the Spokane Bridge was built. Recreation offered at the Centennial Trail State Park includes fishing, hunting, horse rental, and swimming. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Centennial Trail State Park provides restrooms. Reservations: Reservations are not accepted for Centennial Trail State Park. Best Time To Visit: Centennial Trail State Park is open during the summer from 6:30 a.m. to dusk. Winter hours are from 6:30 a.m. to dusk. The park is open year-round for day use only. Fees: Day use fees are charged. Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided. Rules: Overnight camping is not permitted. Directions: To reach Centennial Trail State Park from Spokane start out going north on N Lincoln St toward W Main Ave. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto W Main Ave. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto W Spokane Falls Blvd. for 0.1 miles. Turn slight right onto W Riverside Ave. for 0.3 miles. Turn right to stay on W Riverside Ave. for 0.1 miles. Merge onto Maple Street Bridge for 0.6 miles. Stay straight to go onto N Maple St. for 3.4 miles. Turn left onto WA-291. Continue to follow WA-291 for 8.0 miles. Turn left onto ROUTE 1 for 0.1 miles. Turn sharp left to stay on ROUTE 1 for 0.1 miles. Turn slight left for 0.1 miles. End at Nine Mile Falls. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission | | 7150 Cleanwater Lane | | P.O. Box 42650 | | Olympia, Washington 98504 |
| | | Phone | | General: (360) 902-8844 | |
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