The
Yelm-Tenino trail
corridor was
acquired by Thurston County 1993. Historically it operated as a railroad
from about 1869 through the late 1980's. This 14.5 mile line runs east-west through the
southern portion of Thurston County and connects the communities of Yelm,
Rainier, and Tenino.
The trail traverses forest and agricultural lands,
wetlands, creeks, and other habitat and runs parallel to State Route 507.
The trail begins near Yelm City Hall, passes near Wilkowski Park in
Rainier and ends at Tenino City Park featuring views of the Deschutes
River west of Rainier and of McIntosh Lake near Tenino.
The Yelm-Tenino Trail intersects with the 22-mile
Chehalis Western Trail, linking the cities of Yelm, Rainier, Tenino,
Tumwater, Lacey, Olympia, and Woodard Bay on the Puget Sound.
Permitted uses of the trail are
pedestrians, bicycles, and other forms of non-motorized use.
The Yelm
trailhead is located behind the City Hall and features parking, picnic tables,
restrooms and an information kiosk.
The Rainier
trailhead is located between Centre and Minnesota Streets behind
Rainier Market with restrooms available.
The Tenino trailhead is at the Tenino City Park on
Washington Avenue with access to restrooms.
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