Mount Spokane - Burping Brook-Smith Gap Loop, Mount Spokane State Park - Upper Trail 140 — Monday, Jun. 1, 2020

It’s always great to hike to the Mt Spokane Summit, but it is best to do it BEFORE the summit road opens. Earning the summit with your feet before anyone can drive there ensures you can enjoy uncrowded spectacular views. The road usually opens in mid-June so head up soon. We hiked in on the Day Road and then up 140 from Smith Gap to the Summit. On June 1, there was still some snow and muddy stream crossings, but there will be less every day. There are also a few down trees to negotiate, but that’s all just part of the fun. From our starting point, it was 15 miles round trip and 2800 feet of elevation gain. There are several spots to park along the main road that can shorten the hike, but you still gotta climb. It can be a leg burner. Happy Trails!