Mount Spokane, Mountain peak in Washington, United States.
Mount Spokane rises to about 5,887 feet and features a distinctive bare patch on its western and southern slopes. The ski area spans across expansive terrain with runs for various skill levels and many trails for other seasons.
The mountain was known as Mount Baldy until 1912, when it was renamed to honor the nearby city of Spokane. This change reflected a shift toward identifying the peak with the broader regional community.
The name Baldy, used until 1912, referred to the bare patch at the corner of the west and south slopes, still visible today. A non-profit organisation runs the Mount Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park on the southwest side of the mountain, and Mount Kit Carson, Spokane County's second-highest peak, stands 1.02 miles to the east.
The summit is reached on foot via trails in Mount Spokane State Park; Highway 206 does not go to the top. The park holds nearly 80 miles of multi-use trails, and the summit trail passes wildflower meadows and historic fire lookout posts. The ski and snowboard park on the southwest slope is run by a non-profit organization.
Mount Kit Carson, Spokane County's second-highest peak, stands only 1.02 miles (1.64 km) east of Mount Spokane, but its topographic prominence is just 322 feet (98 m), so it can be read as a satellite peak of the larger mountain. The summit antenna visible on the dome marks the county's highest point at 5,887 feet (1,794 m).
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