Published May 15, 2025

Top Biking and Camping Events in Spokane – May 2025: Trails, Races & Outdoor Adventures

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Written by Cindy Carrigan

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🏕️🚴‍♂️ Camping or Biking? 2025 Events You Shouldn’t Miss

If you're an outdoor adventurer torn between packing your bike or pitching your tent, why not plan your year around events that celebrate both? Whether you're a weekend warrior or an experienced trailblazer, this list of Camping and Biking events for 2025 has something for everyone.

🔥 Top Camping & Biking Events in 2025

1. Bike Everywhere Month Activities

📅 Dates: Throughout May 2025
📍 Location: Various Locations in Spokane

Details:
Organized by the Spokane Bicycle Club, this month-long celebration includes a variety of events:

  • May 1: Woolgathering Bike Ride from South Hill Library to Liberty Park Library

  • May 6: Children of the Sun Ride along the new COS Trail

  • May 11: Mothers’ Day Bike Ride & Tea Party along the Centennial Trail

  • May 12–18: National Bike to Work Week, featuring a Pancake Breakfast on May 12 in Riverfront Park

  • May 16: National Bike to Work Day with Energizer Stations around town

  • May 18: Ride of Silence to honor fallen cyclists


2. Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Race Series

📅 Dates: May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025
📍 Location: Nine Mile Falls, near Spokane, WA

Details:
A weekly mountain bike race series catering to various skill levels. Each race offers a fun and competitive environment for riders to test their skills on local trails.


3. Liberty Lake Regional Park Campground Opening

📅 Opening Date: May 15, 2025
📍 Location: Liberty Lake Regional Park, Spokane County, WA

Details:
The campground opens for the season, offering tent sites, RV options, and cozy cabins  ideal for anyone looking to spend time outdoors in the Spokane area.


4. Spokane Lilac Century & Gravel Flamdangle

📅 Date: May 18, 2025
📍 Location: Big Barn Brewery, Green Bluff, Spokane, WA

Details:
Choose from 25, 50, 66, or 100-mile road rides, or a scenic 35-mile gravel route. The event wraps up with a meal at the brewery and optional camping nearby at Hidden Acres Orchards.


5. 24 Hours of Riverside

📅 Dates: May 24–25, 2025
📍 Location: Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA

Details:
This legendary 24-hour race invites solo riders and teams to compete on beautiful trails. Categories include solo, duo, and team relays, plus a festive atmosphere with food vendors, camping, and a Kids' Bike Parade Saturday night.


🏁 Final Thoughts

Spokane is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, especially in May when biking and camping events come alive across the city and nearby parks. Whether you're racing through Riverside, cruising the Centennial Trail, or relaxing under the stars at Liberty Lake, there’s something for everyone.

If you're dreaming of making this outdoor lifestyle your everyday reality, now might be the perfect time to explore Spokane homes. With scenic trails, community parks, and a welcoming vibe, Spokane offers the perfect blend of nature and neighborhood.

👉 Ready to ride, camp, and call Spokane home? There's no better place to start your journey.



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