Comments on: Chehalis Western Trail

By: Nell Gumby

Nell Gumby — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:14:29 +0000

@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 :)

By: Steven Gaub

Steven Gaub — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:15:13 +0000

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

By: Don

Don — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:39:35 +0000

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.

By: susan ralph

susan ralph — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:28:02 +0000

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.

By: Darla M

Darla M — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:23:53 +0000

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.

By: Tom Tullis

Tom Tullis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:45:25 +0000

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.