Palouse to Cascades Trail Crisis | Spokane News

A historic trail carved a century ago just took a brutal hit — an 80-foot washout from December’s atmospheric rivers has left hikers and bikers scrambling. But thanks to a lightning-fast emergency response, state parks slashed permitting to just 2.5 months, while local groups and foundations jumped in with cash and labor to build a temporary bypass. This isn’t just about fixing a gap — it’s about preserving a vital cross-state route that drew nearly 80,000 visitors last year. With a permanent fix costing $2.5M to $7.5M and more historic culverts in need of repair, Washington State Parks is racing against climate change and budget limits, eyeing federal grants to keep this century-old legacy alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0204ab14233454b5