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Olympia

Chehalis Western Trail – Chehalis Western Trail loop from Olympia

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Washington
Thurston County
Olympia

Chehalis Western Trail – Chehalis Western Trail loop from Olympia

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Chehalis Western Trail – Chehalis Western Trail loop from Olympia

01:00

16.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.13 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

20 m

Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The main trailhead for the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail (formerly Olympia Woodland Trail) has parking and a public restroom. The paved trail intersects with the Chehalis Western Trail after 2.5 miles.

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2

2.63 km

Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Wetlands

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 2.5-mile crushed rock trail, at a width of 10 feet, provides ample space for hikers, runners, and bikers. Along the way, you'll find benches, restrooms, and a diverse array of native trees and plants.

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3

7.17 km

Chehalis Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chehalis Western Trail is a 22-mile paved trail that offers a family-friendly ride. It was once the site of a railroad that transported logged trees from Vail to Woodard Bay.

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7.97 km

Chehalis Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chehalis Western Trail is a 22-mile paved trail that offers a family-friendly ride. It was once the site of a railroad that transported logged trees from Vail to Woodard Bay.

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5

8.16 km

Smith Lake Bench Viewpoint

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Short off-trail spot with 2 levels of benches to view the kettle pond, now with mass lillies covering most of it.

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6

9.58 km

Chehalis Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told this mostly paved multi-use trail runs about 22 miles, from Woodard Bay in the north to Vail in the south. This part of the trail is particularly pretty …

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7

10.3 km

Chambers Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is actually two lakes connected by a non-navigable canal. Open year-round, it offers excellent fishing opportunities with a variety of largemouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead catfish. It makes for a nice break to enjoy the serene waters.

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8

11.3 km

Chambers Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is actually two lakes connected by a non-navigable canal. Open year-round, it offers excellent fishing opportunities with a variety of largemouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead catfish. It makes for a nice break to enjoy the serene waters.

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

3.30 km

450 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

4.61 km

175 m

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