Chehalis Western — paved Fir Tree return; work controls
Washington · Rail-trail
Follow the signed paved main trail south for up to two miles Retrace at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Traffic-road detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Olympia / Thurston County · Washington
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved main former-rail trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Local hills, bridge ramps and crossings may require effort. No surveyed maximum grade; snow, ice and wet weather can make the path unsuitable.
- Starting location
- Chehalis Western Trail public Fir Tree Road trailhead, Thurston County, WA
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Mapped named trail corridor reference, not the selected trailhead or parking entrance. Follow the separate written public start.
Chehalis Western — paved Fir Tree return; work controls — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Chehalis Western Trail public Fir Tree Road trailhead, Thurston County, WA.
Use signed ordinary public park/trail visitor parking only under current gate, fee, pass and event controls. Walk to the bicycle path; private, school, business and reserved parking is excluded.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the signed paved main trail south for up to two miles Retrace at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Traffic-road detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved main former-rail trail. Local hills, bridge ramps and crossings may require effort. No surveyed maximum grade; snow, ice and wet weather can make the path unsuitable.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Source review, not a field inspection or same-day all-clear. County retains a 2026 rolling-pavement-closure notice between Yelm Highway and Woodard Bay Road. No completion inferred from the summer forecast. Turn before works; 15 mph, yield to horses where shared. Public head hours 9 a.m.–dusk. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.