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

This paved, multi-use rail trail runs 14 miles in total, but also intersects with the 21-mile Chehalis Western Trail — so you could run a marathon here if you wanted to.

Capitol Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Capitol State Forest. Views of the Cascades and out to Grays Harbor make the final climb up "The Grunt" worth the effort.

A picnic table marks the Mima Falls Day Use Area. To get a better look at the falls, follow a footpath through the brush down to the creek below.

If you're planning to run any part of this trail, show up early; the trailhead parking area only holds about 30 cars. You'll need a Discover Pass ($35 annual, or $11.50 day pass) to enter. In the eastern reaches of the park, you may hear gunfire from the nearby shooting range.

This park is popular for everything from hiking to canoeing, swimming, and fishing. For runners, the web of interconnected, mostly flat trail loops means you can piece together exactly the run you want. Even better, most of the trails are well-signed — so it's not too hard to find your way out! You either need a $35 annual Discover Pass to enter the park, or you can pay an $11.50 day use fee.

This boardwalk through the marsh leads to the Millersylvania Retreat Center, located apart from the main park.

This is one of a couple beaches open to the public on Deep Lake. This picnic spot with a sandy shore is just off the side of the trail, and there is even a swimming area marked off in the water. The lake is a popular fishing spot, but it works just as well as a photo backdrop.