Took Spokane Transit route 90 right to the north entrance to Dishman Hills Natural Area. Got going later in the morning than planned on a very hot day so did a short loop of a couple miles combining the central (unnamed?) trail and connecting to the Deep Ravine. The dry ponderosa forest here is a nice change from coastal hikes. I mostly heard a raven and caught a glimpse of it in high tree tops, but no other animal sightings. Many bunches of ripe berries (pictured), increasingly prevalent into the ravine. Trail is in fine shape, with a couple bits litter off trail, which is kind of impressive given the complex’s proximity to town. A few vehicles at the entrance and in the Caro Camp lot, but I met only one other hiker, who had gotten an earlier start than I and was coming out via the central trail. 

Portapotties at the entrance and water and restrooms at the Caro Camp area near the playground, where you will also find cool shade. 

The 90 runs every 15 minutes between downtown and Valley Transit Center and runs 7 days a week so it’s a very convenient way to access the park, though you’ll need to cross the one-way arterials to catch the bus back toward downtown. 

It is getting buggy.  I wish I had worn repellant.  Even without it, I was fine when I kept moving.

Trail starts in a pretty noisy area being close to major roads, but you get into a quiet area.  The ravine is pretty and there are wildflowers popping up all over.  The coolest birds were the common nighthawks.

There are several short trails here that intersect, each one is unique. 

The trails are well marked, color and shape coded.  I suggest you take a picture of the main map at the parking lot.

There are portable toilets at the parking lot.

Patches of ice underfoot in the Goldback and Deep Ravine loops. Didn't see anyone else on the trail in the ~two hours I meandered around out here. Quiet and serene. I really enjoyed the scenery, especially the big ol' rocks, in Deep Ravine.

Trail is not signed well, due to both lack of signage and the signage that remains being illegibly defaced. Also lacks the blazes that you'll see on the main trail. I recommend bringing a paper map and whatever GPS you carry (your phone will likely do - I always have signal out here). It's difficult to lose track of what direction you're going in since the road is visibly close by, but it is easy to wander off trail. 

Light hike with the family. Trail was good with a few light muddy spots. One tree had fallen over the trail that you have to duck under but it's fairly high off the ground.