Wilkowski Park – McIntosh Lake loop from Southworth Elementary School

Wilkowski Park – McIntosh Lake loop from Southworth Elementary School

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4.5

(2030)

9,679

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Wilkowski Park – McIntosh Lake loop from Southworth Elementary School

02:00

50.4km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.6 km

Railroad Trestle

Highlight • Bridge

The Yelm-Tenino rail trail was developed along a former railroad. The trestle that bridges the trail just north of the town of Rainier is a good reminder of this area's history.

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13.3 km

Wilkowski Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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16.0 km

Yelm-Tenino Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 21-mile Chehalis Western Trail intersects the 14-mile Yelm-Tenino Trail at its midpoint, connecting every major town in Thurston County.

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16.6 km

Yelm-Tenino Trail & Western Chehalis Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

The 21-mile Western Chehalis Trail intersects the 14-mile Yelm-Tenino Trail at its midpoint, connecting every major town in Thurston County.

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21.1 km

McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful lake is stocked with rainbow trout and is open year-round, making it a popular fishing spot. There is a boat launch and a toilet on the north side …

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21.2 km

South end of McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

McIntosh Lake makes a lovely waypoint along the 14-mile Yelm-Tenino Trail. Watch for herons in the water and enjoy this forested stretch of multi-use trail, which is built on an old railbed.

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21.5 km

Yelm-Tenino Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

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25.2 km

Great American Rail-Trail: Rainer to Tenino Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Great American Rail-Trail in Washington spans over 540 miles, from the Idaho border to the Pacific Coast. This section of the trail runs from Rainer to Tenino, offering a traffic-free way to commute, exercise, and enjoy the scenery.

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