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Washington State Capitol – Capitol Lake loop from Olympia

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Washington State Capitol – Capitol Lake loop from Olympia

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Washington State Capitol – Capitol Lake loop from Olympia

04:29

68.3km

1,340m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 9, 2026

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Capitol State Forest

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Parking

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1.49 km

Washington State Capitol

Highlight • Monument

Olympia takes pride in being Washington State's capitol. Olympia, 60 miles south of Seattle and Bellevue, is regarded as a cultural center, the seat of state government, and a popular stopover for travellers heading to the coast.

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2

19.7 km

View of Capitol State Forest from Gravel Roads

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If you want a change of pace, you can hop off the singletrack trails and rip down (or climb up) some of the dirt and gravel service roads in the …

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35.4 km

View of Capitol Peak

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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.

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58.3 km

Black Lake

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This large lake is relatively close to the city and a popular outdoor recreation spot, accessible at Kennydell Park or the boat launch on Fairview Road. It's a local favorite …

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65.5 km

Capitol Lake

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This 26-acre artificial lake at the mouth of the Deschutes River is directly behind the state capitol building. The lake is closed to the public.

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68.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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27.3 km

19.4 km

11.3 km

9.81 km

343 m

189 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

23.5 km

9.59 km

979 m

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Tuesday 10 November

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