Iller Creek Conservation Area

11/25/2025

Check out the story of the South Hill Bluff Stairs that the Friends Of The Bluff had built.

02/14/2022

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12/31/2021

Happy New Year from the Dishman Hills Conservancy!

Happy New Year from the Dishman Hills Conservancy. A hike through the snowy winter land will brighten your day. And a short drive home for football or music.

10/18/2021

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Help plan for the future of Washington's great outdoors! This survey is your opportunity to help shape the 2023 Washington State Recreation and Conservation Plan and Statewide Trails Plan.

09/14/2021

The Dishman Hills Conservancy is proud to announce our virtual update that will happen on Thursday, Sept 30. Learn about DHC programs, hear from partners and consider how you can help.
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07/24/2021

BEST TRAIL on HOT SUMMER DAY - ILLER CREEK TRAIL: The best place to hike in Spokane on a hot summer day is Iller Creek. Start at the Iller Creek Trailhead (9102 E Holman Rd) and take the right turn at the start of the trail and walk up the trail along the creek - it is cool with a variety of water-loving plants. The hike up to the Rocks of Sharon is under tree cover and when you get to the ridge, there is usually a stiff breeze. Natural air conditioning is the best as you enjoy the view over the Palouse.

07/23/2021

The Iller Creek and Stevens Creek Trailheads will remain open through the DNR shutdown. Please use extreme caution due to high fire risk.

As of 12:01am on Friday, July 23, all public lands owned by Washington State Department of Natural Resources will close indefinitely due to fire risk. Since the Dishman Hills Natural Areas are jointly owned and managed by DNR, Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf and Dishman Hills Conservancy, the following trailheads will remain open: Camp Caro Trailhead, Glenrose Trailhead, Phillips Creek Trailhead, Iller Creek Trailhead, and Stevens Creek Trailhead.

We encourage you to be especially cautious while using trails because fire risk is extreme. Please refrain from driving or parking on dry vegetation, using chainsaws or equipment that uses fuel or has flammable components, or smoking ci******es on public lands. If you see a fire of any kind - even an attended campfire or barbecue, call 911 and report it to Spokane Valley Fire Department.

06/29/2021

Research has shown that 85% of wild fires are human caused. With record heat in the forecast, please do your part while on the trails to prevent fires on our public lands! 🔥🚫🔥🚫

Reminder: Fires of any type are not allowed in Dishman Hills Natural Areas

With record heat this week, fire danger is extremely high. Evidence has shown that about 85% of wild fires are human-caused. While you are out on the trails this summer, please do your part to prevent fires and remember that fires of any kind are not allowed in Dishman Hills Natural Areas. 🔥🚫

✅ If you see a fire of any kind in the Hills, attended or not, report it immediately by calling Spokane Valley Fire Department

✅ Properly dispose of any cigarette butts. Do not throw them on the ground.

✅ Be sure to follow proper use guidelines for any equipment that uses fuel or has flammable components.

✅ Leave no trace. Pack out everything you bring on your trip and, if you see garbage on the trails, pick it up! Our earth will thank you. 🌎💚

06/08/2021

Amazing bird walk at Iller Creek this past weekend! We saw/ heard over 30 birds. Thank you to our hike leader Kim for helping us become better birders🐦Visit our website at dishmanhills.org/events-list/ to sign up for more fun events!!

06/02/2021

05/10/2021

TRAILHEAD CLOSED: Today through Wednesday (May 10-12), Stevens Creek Trailhead is closed. Spokane County Public Works will be performing repairs on Stevens Creek Road. 🚧

To access Iller Creek and the Rocks of Sharon, we recommend the Iller Creek Trailhead at 9001 E. Holman Rd. For maps to the other trails and trailheads in Dishman Hills, check out www.dishmanhills.org/maps