Chehalis Western Trail – Yelm Tenino Trail loop from Olympia

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Chehalis Western Trail – Yelm Tenino Trail loop from Olympia

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Chehalis Western Trail – Yelm Tenino Trail loop from Olympia

03:57

68.2km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.60 km

Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Wetlands

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 2.5-mile crushed rock trail, at a width of 10 feet, provides ample space for hikers, runners, and bikers. Along the way, you'll find benches, restrooms, and a diverse array of native trees and plants.

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5.99 km

Chambers Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is actually two lakes connected by a non-navigable canal. Open year-round, it offers excellent fishing opportunities with a variety of largemouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead catfish. It makes for a nice break to enjoy the serene waters.

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7.94 km

Chehalis Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chehalis Western Trail is a 22-mile paved trail that offers a family-friendly ride. It was once the site of a railroad that transported logged trees from Vail to Woodard Bay.

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23.5 km

Monarch Sculpture Park

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture park and garden is open to the public from dawn til dusk daily, and is only accessible by walking or biking in along the Western Chehalis Trail. Entry …

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27.0 km

Deschutes Prairie Viewpoint

Viewpoint

27.8 km

Yelm-Tenino Trail & Western Chehalis Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

The 21-mile Western Chehalis Trail intersects the 14-mile Yelm-Tenino Trail at its midpoint, connecting every major town in Thurston County.

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28.0 km

Yelm Tenino Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A peaceful, tranquil and best of all - shaded trail that follows the old rail line. certainly beats the heavy traffic on highway 507 that runs close by!

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31.2 km

Wilkowski Park

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a public restroom and playground at Wilkowski Park, on the north end of the town of Rainier.

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39.6 km

View of Mount Rainier from Yelm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yelm is a small city with huge views of Mount Rainier from almost anywhere in town. The charming downtown area has a number of eateries offering post-hike fuel.

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68.2 km

End point

Parking

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