Chehalis Western Trail
NEWS!
Thurston County recently acquired the Chehalis-Western Trail North
consisting of 5.3 miles from Martin Way to Woodard Bay. Updated
trail maps and other information will be available here after January 2010.
The historic Chehalis Western
Railroad, which operated from 1926 through the mid-1980's, has now become
the Chehalis Western Trail. The trail runs north-south through the heart of Thurston County and links up with the County-owned
14.5-mile Yelm-Tenino Trail. It passes through a variety of ecosystems and environments in
both the urban and rural areas of the County. It provides access to over
170-acres of park land including nearly two (2) miles of frontage along
the Deschutes River, and features access to the Puget Sound, Chambers
Lake, wetlands, forests, farmland, creeks, prairies, and other habitats.
There
are mileage markers every 1/2 mile along the
Chehalis Western Trail, beginning at the northern end.
Need
a map?
Estimated
mileage:
Chehalis Westen North - Martin Way to Woodard Bay
Chambers Lake Trailhead to junction with Yelm-Tenino
Trail
Junction of Chehalis Western Trail & Yelm-Tenino Trail to Rainier
Chambers Lake to Rainier
Rainier to Yelm
Chehalis Western Trail & Yelm-Tenino Trail Junction to Tenino
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approx 5.3 miles
approx. 14 miles
approx. 2 miles
approx. 16 miles
approx. 5 miles
approx. 6.5 miles
approx. 5.3 miles |
Thurston County-owns
and operates 22 miles of Chehalis Western Trail in public
ownership. The trail is an integral and significant linkage in the planned
48-mile county-managed trail system. It features four trailhead
facilities with parking, restrooms, and picnic facilities at the Chambers Lake
Boat Launch, Scenic Overlook at Chambers Lake, the Yelm Highway Pedestrian Overpass, a
trailhead at 67th Avenue with parking and trail information, and a parking
area at Fir Tree Road. The northern section has a trailhead at Woodard Bay
with parking and restrooms. With spectacular views the trail system provides
excellent opportunities for users to enjoy a tranquil and
refreshing outdoor recreation experience any time of the year.
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Chehalis
Western Trailhead off of 14th Avenue |
Chehalis Western
Trail near Chambers Lake |
Chehalis Western
Trail bridge over Yelm Highway |
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Chehalis Western
Trail near Western Junction in Winter |
Directions to Chambers
Lake Trailhead:
From I-5 northbound: Take Exit #108 to Sleater- Kinney Road. Head
south, cross Pacific Avenue, at the 4-way stop sign, turn right onto 14th Avenue.
Follow approximately 1/2 mile. The entrance is after the trestle on
the left.
From I-5 southbound: Take Exit #109 to College Street, head south, cross Pacific
Avenue, cross Lacey Boulevard, turn right onto 14th Avenue. Follow approximately
1 mile. The entrance is after the trestle on
the left.
Restroom, parking, and picnic areas are available. Directions
to the 67th Avenue Trailhead:
From I-5 south : Exit #109 College Street
or from I-5 North: Exit #108 northbound
(College Street) and travel south. Cross Pacific
Avenue and Yelm Highway. College Street becomes Rainier Road.
Follow approximately one (1) mile. Turn right onto 67th Avenue and
follow to the end. No restroom facility.
Directions to Woodard Bay
Trailhead:
From I-5 North: Take Exit #108 turning north on to Sleater-
Kinney Road and drive approximately 5 miles. The road takes a sharp turn to
the left and becomes 56th Ave NE. Continue until you come to Schinke Road
which bears left onto Woodard Bay Road. After crossing over a small bay, turn
right into the parking lot. Pit toilets are available.
Need
a map to TC Parks & Recreation Office? Click this text.
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