Warm, dry weather and a beautiful landscape make Spokane an ideal place for summer mountain biking. Strap on your helmet and head out to these challenging and fun trails around Spokane homes for sale recommended by our real estate agents.

• Beacon Hill
  With its convenient location on the outskirts of Spokane, Beacon Hill is a great option when you want to fit a ride into a busy schedule. There are more than 50 trails for beginner, intermediate, and expert levels, so it's a popular place for newbies to refine their skills. Trick riders love the skills park, which takes advantage of natural features for practice jumps. The park also includes a sizable dirt jump section.
  
  
• Saltese Uplands
  More than seven miles of trails wind through the canyons and ridge tops of Saltese Uplands. The Turtle Gulch trail is a complete loop to the summit and back, offering scenic views of nearby Liberty Lake and the Spokane Valley. Thanks to the openness of the grounds, Saltese Uplands provides opportunities for wildlife spotting. White-tailed deer, bobcats, coyotes, and eagles are just a few of the animals and birds you might spot. 
  
  
• Riverside State Park - 9711 W. Charles Rd., Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
  For 20 years, Riverside State Park was the home of Spokane's 24 Hours Round the Clock mountain bike race. The park's 55 miles of trails, just minutes from Nine Mile Falls homes for sale, include a portion of the 40-mile Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail that extends to the Idaho border. Follow the Centennial Trail to the Bowl and Pitcher area that includes a nice swimming hole where you can cool off. Park hours are 6:30 a.m. until dusk, and a daily admission fee is $10 per vehicle.
  
  
• Fish Lake Trail
  If you're looking for a family-friendly outing, including four-legged members, Fish Lake Trail fits the bill. As a recent addition to the collection of bike trails around Spokane, users give Fish Lake Trail high marks for its wide, well-maintained trail and mild, gradual inclines that are easy to navigate. The path is "rails to trails," meaning it follows the route of a railroad. At Marshall Canyon, you can travel along active railroad lines known as "The Funnel," which is still a major point of interest for railroad buffs. Plans are underway to close a gap and link Fish Lake Trail to Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail.
  
  
• Mount Spokane State Park - N. 26107 Mount Spokane Park Dr., Mead, WA 99021
  You know you're deep into nature when the Mount Spokane State Park website warns about watching for moose crossing the mountain bike trails. Sprawled across 12,393 acres near Mead homes for sale, Mount Spokane is one of the largest state parks in Washington. The grounds include more than 79 miles of mountain bike trails, providing plenty of territories to explore. Elevations range up to nearly 6,000 feet, with trails passing through cedar forests, wildflower meadows, and other alpine vegetation. Shuttles are available for transport to the higher levels. Park hours are 6:30 a.m. until dusk, and a daily admission fee is $10 per vehicle.

Whether you're looking for urban amenities or outdoor activities, you'll find both in Spokane. Contact us at Coldwell Banker Tomlinson for knowledgeable answers to all your real estate questions.