The trail winds through office buildings and a riverfront housing development. Cross Kardong Bridge over Spokane River and into Gonzaga University. 21 Use caution on pedestrian overpass. This is always gritty, and warrants extreme caution. Mile 20 Washington Water Power headquarters.
Parking is reasonably OK on weekends.
If you are starting here during the business day, park at Mission Park swimming pool. The trail runs along the water here, but is often very busy. An 8' plus bike lane along the road is much nicer if you are moving fast at all. There are several retirement homes along this section of the trail, and slow moving residents often walk along here. L on Upriver.