Valentine's Day Hikes in the Inland Northwest

Ooo, la la! Couples are swooning in each other’s eyes, cheap chocolates are selling like hotcakes, and single people are writing ironic posts on Facebook. Whether it’s your first date or your 50th anniversary, these hikes will make the fire burn brighter.

Author:: Paul Chisholm
Publish date:: Feb 12, 2015
Updated on: Nov 15, 2017

Tubbs Hill

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Don’t have a significant other to share the hike with? No worries! Grab a buddy, or take the opportunity to seek out some peaceful solitude. After all, a good trail beats wine and Netflix any day!

Wenaha River

It's spring! The high country trails may still be covered in snow, but drop down into one of the Inland Northwest's many scenic canyons and you'll find warmer temps, blooming wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.

Black Bear- Rapid River

It might not be Yellowstone, but the Inland Northwest provides plenty of opportunities to view some of the continent’s most majestic wildlife.

Mt Spokane Panorama

Winter 2015 in the Inland Northwest has been disappointing for many ski and snowshoe enthusiasts.

Low elevation and an arid climate guarantee year-round access to this secluded riverine gem in the Nez Perce.

On the banks of Wolf Creek

Ski through a peaceful pine forest on this 3.1-mile loop east of Spokane, Washington.

Overlooking a bend in the Palouse River

Trace the path of the Palouse River through a basalt canyon on the 3.1-mile Colfax Trail south of Spokane.

Pine Lake

Wander through an ornithologist’s dream on this 1.3-mile loop through a secluded wetland south of Spokane, Washington.

Cliffs above the trail

Weave through a maze of rock formations on this 2.6-mile loop in the Dishman Hills on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington.

Whitetail deer tear across the prairie [photo by Paul Chisholm]

Take a stroll through wide-open Palouse prairie on this loop in Rose Creek Nature Preserve south of Spokane, Washington.