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 600 acres of Ponderosa Pine forests and bunchgrass meadows that thrive along a steep hillside below. This large area of natural land is known as "The Bluff."
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.
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Upcoming Events
Tue, Jan 28SpokaneJan 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMSpokane, 1428 W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204, USAJan 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMSpokane, 1428 W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204, USAPizza, dessert, & refreshments for all members and volunteers! FOB's President, Jeff Lambert, will speak briefly about our work from the past year before handing it off to Jack Nisbet for his presentation, Beyond the Bluffs: The Natural History of Hangman Creek.
Wed, Feb 12SpokaneFeb 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSpokane, 1428 W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204, USAFeb 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSpokane, 1428 W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204, USAfeaturing John Hancock, West Plains Water Coalition, founder and President. West Plains PFAS investigations, Chad Pritchard’s testing in Latah Creek & the Spokane River, implications of new EPA standards, Spokane County’s Clean Water Task Force, national PFAS trends, & opportunities to participate.
