However the terrain on the downriver side is somewhat hilly, and not suggested for average skaters. In Washington the trail is located north of I-90. In Idaho the trail is to the south. Milepost 22.5 Trailhead at Opera House. Actually, I prefer to start at WWP and skate into town.
Parking is a bear downtown.
Plus there are usually food vendors in the park, and it makes a nice place to stop for a rest. L on Spokane Falls Blvd. Heading east toward Gonzaga. The trail winds through office buildings and a riverfront housing development. Cross Kardong Bridge over Spokane River and into Gonzaga University.