Who are the Friends of the Bluff?
Friends of the Bluff is the non-profit organization responsible for maintaining and protecting Spokane's High Drive Bluff. We are a sustainable, community-supported organization that - through education, outreach, and direct conservation efforts - ensures that the Bluff will always be a protected, healthy, and natural ecosystem, accessible to all who wish to respectfully enjoy it.
Through volunteer efforts and community partnerships, we organize trail maintenance, fire suppression, invasive plant management, tree planting, park cleanup, and naturalist events.
What is the Bluff?
Hundreds of people drive along High Drive on Spokane's South Hill every day, yet many are completely unaware of the 500 acres of Ponderosa Pine forests and bunchgrass meadows that thrive along a steep hillside below. This large natural space is known as the High Drive Bluff, and there is a lot more to explore than most people realize.
With over 20 miles of trails, the bluff is the perfect spot for anything from a morning stroll to a grueling mountain bike ride. It is also an ideal location for trail-running, hiking, dog-walking, birding, and watching the sunset.
Get Involved
Upcoming Events
Sun, May 05Polly Judd ParkMay 05, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMPolly Judd Park, W Cannon Pl Ln, Spokane, WA 99204, USA
Sat, May 18Polly Judd ParkMay 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMPolly Judd Park, W Cannon Pl Ln, Spokane, WA 99204, USAMay 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMPolly Judd Park, W Cannon Pl Ln, Spokane, WA 99204, USA10:00am - 4:00pm Brush on the Bluff is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates art's deep roots in nature. Dozens of professional local artists set up their easels on the bluff and draw inspiration from the natural beauty around them.
Sat, Jun 01Lilac BowlJun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLilac Bowl, Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201, USA
Wed, Jun 05Highbridge or People's ParkJun 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMHighbridge or People's Park, 2500 W Clarke Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, USA
