Last chance to drive to summit of Mount Spokane

STATE PARKS — The gate for the summit road to the top of Mount Spokane will be locked Sunday evening, marking the end of the state park’s summer season.

That makes this weekend the last opportunity to drive to the top of the mountain until next June.

Hikers and bikers will still be allowed to use muscle power to the mountain’s 5883-foot summit. And motor vehicles can still drive to several trailheads, the alpin ski area and the nordic ski trails.

Snow usually covers the top of the mountain by late November.