Gate–Belmore — existing paved prairie return
Washington · Rail-trail
Follow the developed main trail 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
- Thurston County · Washington
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved developed former-rail pathway
- 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
- Gate–Belmore Trail public access, 14698 Mima Road SW, Thurston County, WA
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Public named facility/address locality reference, not an exact parking entrance or stall. Follow the separate written public start.
Gate–Belmore — existing paved prairie return — 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: Gate–Belmore Trail public access, 14698 Mima Road SW, Thurston County, WA.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the developed main trail 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 developed former-rail pathway. 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 confirms 2.7 miles open, not the full planned 14.5-mile connection. Use 9 a.m.–dusk hours, 15 mph limit and signed access only. 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.