Lodgepole

Lodgepole is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Mount Spokane State Park in Washington, managed by State Park and Recreation. The out-and-back trip covers about 0.76 miles, with a total climb of 134 feet from a starting point near 4,688 feet to a high point of 4,753 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.15 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. The route sits among a cluster of other cross-country ski trails. Silver, Art's Boogie, Eagle Crest and Hemlock all lie within about 0.1 mile, so it's easy to link several together in one outing. For paddling, Blanchard Creek is about 6.4 miles away.