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Rocks of Sharon
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Katelyn
March 13, 2021
Difficult hike, lots of switch backs but the views are amazing! Elevation is higher so if visiting during the colder months prepare for ice and snow!
Adam
February 14, 2021
This 6 mile round trip hike is definitely a must see for anyone that enjoys the outdoors. The variety of scenery and views makes for a specular trip.
Tarrah
November 18, 2021
A great hike near the city. Beautiful views!
Karen
November 12, 2020
Big Rock in the Rocks of Sharon is the largest of the number of monoliths that protrude from a ridge that runs eastward from Krell Hill, also known as Tower Mountain. These granite monoliths are a popular location with rock climbers. Rocks of Sharon overlook the Palouse Hills of Eastern Washington and Idaho. Rising to an elevation of 3,600 feet they equal the height of Steptoe Butte some 35 miles to the south. Geologists believe that about 70 million years ago volcanic magma from the earth’s hot mantle just below the continental crust pushed upward into the fractures of the bedrock and eventually cooled to form the erosion-resistant stone outcropping. This collection of scenic boulders got their name around the early 1900's when Spokanites ventured out of town for weekend picnics. The Sharon store, just south of Tower Mountain, was a stop on the electric railroad that ran from Spokane to Pullman, thus the name Rocks of Sharon. Adventurers would ride to that stop and hike up into the rocks for a day of sun and fresh air. While the store and the railroad are gone, the rocks and the name "Sharon" remain. Once atop the big hill, surrounded by the Rocks of Sharon, the views open up. Looking southeast are the rolling hills of the Palouse and in the far distance Steptoe Butte can be seen. Looking east you can see the mountains of Idaho and the Liberty Lake area. To the west is Krell Hill where the KHQ tower is located. Resources: Washington Trails Association, Dishman Hills Association, Spokane County Parks.
Big Rock in the Rocks of Sharon is the largest of the number of monoliths that protrude from a ridge that runs eastward from Krell Hill, also known as Tower Mountain. These granite monoliths are a popular location with rock climbers. Rocks of Sharon overlook the Palouse Hills of Eastern Washington…
Katie
January 1, 2022
hiking is incredible!
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Spokane, WA