By Gary Burchill in December, 2004
"My wife and I have ridden this trail many times, mostly on the eastern end. It is paved, well marked, wide, and safe for all levels of riders. The access is easy from many spots, even several motels right next to the trail so you can ride and stay. Most of the eastern end is flat, only hilly streatches are on the west end, but that is the more forested end too. Keep riding east and you can go all the way to Coeur D Alene, Id. on the paved bike trail."
By Carol Whittlesey in September, 2004
"I hiked a 12-mile section of the Spokane River Centennial Trail from east of Spokane through the city to about a mile west of the city in December 2001 as part of my training for a half marathon. Because it was such a long walk, I did it alone, but felt perfectly safe and comfortable.
It was beautiful, walking along the river, interesting going through the city, and on the western edge, I was rewarded by having a bald eagle fly quite near me. I was also happy to find restrooms available for use even in late December."
By in June, 2003
"We tried this trail, the North Idaho Centenial Trail, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, the Northern Pacific route over Lookout Pass and the Route of the Hiawatha together to make a great week long tour. We started and ended in Spokane. It was one of the best weeks I have ever spent.
The only problem with the Spokane River Centennial Trail was confusion in Riverside Park. The trail is not well marked in either direction, there are lots of bike lanes but no indication of which are part of the trail you are on.
We loved it anyway."