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Chehalis Western Trail – Woodard Bay trailhead loop from Olympia-Lacey

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Road cycling routes
United States
Washington
Thurston County
Lacey

Chehalis Western Trail – Woodard Bay trailhead loop from Olympia-Lacey

Moderate

4.8

(3277)

5,968

riders

Chehalis Western Trail – Woodard Bay trailhead loop from Olympia-Lacey

02:15

50.1km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.72 km

Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wander through Woodard Bay, a wildlife oasis just steps from Olympia. Observe harbor seals lounging on the shoreline while majestic eagles glide through the sky. Seal moms can be very shy, please respect their space.

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2

7.01 km

Saint Martin's University

Highlight • Historical Site

This Benedictine university was originally opened in 1895 as a boys' school. Many of the parking lots on campus come with a fee, but parking is free within walking distance of the Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion.

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3

15.4 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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4

19.2 km

Woodard Bay

Highlight • River

Woodard Bay is a beautiful and peaceful waterway popular with kayakers. As you ride by, you'll likely see blue herons, cormorants, and, if you're lucky, you may even spot a bald eagle.

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5

19.3 km

Woodard Bay trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Embark on a 1.5-mile forested loop trail within a protected habitat area. Park near the small bridge and follow the old road for about 100 feet (ca. 30 m). Turn …

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50.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

16.1 km

4.59 km

537 m

530 m

217 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

20.1 km

123 m

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Friday 9 October

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34 %

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