Sam's Swoop

Sam's Swoop is a cross-country ski route in Washington's Mount Spokane State Park, managed by State Park and Recreation. The outing is an out-and-back of about 1.2 miles, with a total elevation gain of 221 feet, and it is rated moderate. The route starts at roughly 4,593 feet and reaches a high point of about 4,706 feet, with the steepest stretch coming at about 0.21 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. The climb is short and the route is compact, so it works well as a quick addition to a day spent exploring the park's ski network. Alpine, Linder Ridge and Larch all sit about 0.1 mile away, and Brian's Hill is about 0.2 mile off, so the surrounding area offers plenty of options for extending a ski session.