The Chehalis Western Trail runs 21 miles between Lacey, Washington, and Rainier, Washington. It ends at the Yelm-Tenino Trail.
Categories: 20 to 50 Miles &Flat &Paved &Rural &Solitude
States: Washington
Last Modified: April 29, 2007
(7 votes, average: 4.14 out of 5)
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Elevation profile of route: feet above sea level vs. distance traveled (approximate). Green marker on map above shows which end is designated as start of route.
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I have done sections of this trail twice and really liked it. There was very little traffic and the rural scenery is great. I did find the bike gates placed at the road intersections to be very narrow. I am an older guy but consider myself pretty good at riding my bike. I found the gates to be a challenge. Bike carefully, and plan on getting out on this trail soon. You won’t regret it.
I road this trail on Sunday and Monday (Jul 20th & 21st, 2008) for the first time. It’s a very relaxing trail and I enjoy it alot and great scenery, etc. I live in Lakewood, and it’s only 30 mins drive from my house and the drive to the trail is well worth it. I will be going back on my days off.
To make it easier to find the place, if you have gps, just type in the address 3720 14th ave se, Lacey, WA and the park/parking lot is just across the street from that address.
It’s pretty obvious you are following an old railroad bed. Often the way is lined with trees, providing nice shade on a sunny day. Sometimes the long straight stretches get a little boring, but overall it’s a beautiful trail. We happened to visit the Monarch Sculpture garden. There is a little sign on the trail that says bicycle riders are welcome, and it’s free. It is worth exploring – a private, non-profit garden filled with a huge variety of sculptures, with picnic tables. They have even provided a canned toilet, paid for by volunteer donations.
There’s nothing commercial along this trail, so bring your own lunch and snacks.
Excellent adventure any direction you take. My favorite is south to 507. Stop and say hi to the B-angus at Military Road. Biking onto the past is just great.
Love this trail. I ride it from the far north end South. I plan on doing it 70 miles on my 70th birthday. See you on the trail 24 May
@Susan Ralph
Chances are you’ll never read this comment, Susan, but if you do… I too have taken the detour through Monarch Sculptor Garden. But hey, I am bias… my friend, Lucy Ryan scuplted “Moon Tan”, the latest (and gorgeous) scuplture on display there.
The flower and rock gardens and the little maze all add up to make the whole experience an excellent deviation from a hard day’s riding on those two wheels of mine :)