Chehalis Western Trail – Yelm Tenino Trail loop from Olympia-Lacey

Chehalis Western Trail – Yelm Tenino Trail loop from Olympia-Lacey

Moderate

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Chehalis Western Trail – Yelm Tenino Trail loop from Olympia-Lacey

02:43

70.4km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.66 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.70 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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6.49 km

Chehalis Western Trail

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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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6.69 km

Smith Lake Bench Viewpoint

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Short off-trail spot with 2 levels of benches to view the kettle pond, now with mass lillies covering most of it.

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29.8 km

Wilkowski Park

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

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38.2 km

View of Mount Rainier from Yelm

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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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46.2 km

Railroad Trestle

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The Yelm-Tenino rail trail was developed along a former railroad. The trestle that bridges the trail just north of the town of Rainier is a good reminder of this area's history.

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49.7 km

Yelm Tenino Trail

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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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