Yelm–Rainier–Tenino Trail
| Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.5 miles (23.3 km) |
| Location | Thurston County, Washington |
| Began construction | 1993 |
| Use | Walking, Hiking, Biking |
| Elevation change | 320 feet (98 m) |
| Grade | Flat |
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Hazards | Multiple crossings of roadways |
| Surface | Paved |
The Yelm–Rainier–Tenino Trail, formerly the Yelm–Tenino Trail, is a rail trail located in Thurston County, Washington, United States.
Route[edit]
The trail is a 14.5-mile (23.3 km) long paved path designated for use for cycling and walking.[1] The trail runs parallel to State Route 507 and intersects with the southern end of the Chehalis Western Trail. Trailheads are located at the trail termini in Yelm and at Tenino's City Park, with additional parking lots and entry points along the trail.[2] Rainier straddles the trail approximately 8.5-mile (13.7 km) east of Tenino.[3] The trail is mainly flat, with a combined elevation change of approximately 320 feet (98 m) over its course.[2][4]
The trail is used by bicyclists participating in the annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic as they ride from Yelm to Tenino.[5][6]
History[edit]
The trail, acquired by the county in 1993, has been constructed along the route of a former Burlington Northern Railroad line.[1][2][4] Originally this section of railroad was named "The Prairie Line," but in 1986 the rail line from Yelm to Tenino was abandoned.[4]
The trail was renamed in late 2021. Previously the "Yelm–Tenino Trail", the name now incorporates the city of Rainier, which maintains a portion of the trail that bisects the area and the city's limits.[1]
Future plans[edit]
In 2024, the city of Tenino has begun plans and contracts to extend the trail through the community's downtown area that would place the western terminus near the intersection of Old Highway 99 and SR 507.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Nisqually Valley News staff (November 16, 2021). "Yelm-Tenino Trail Gets New Name to Recognize Rainier". Nisqually Valley News. The Chronicle. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (April 20, 2015). Rail-Trails Washington & Oregon. Wilderness Press. pp. 25–27, 114–116. ISBN 9780899977942. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Thurston County Bicycle Map". Thurston Regional Planning Council. 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c Pender, Jerica (12 November 2021). "Day Trip Biking Yelm-Rainier Tenino-Trail-Scenic Take a Day Trip for a Family Bike Ride Along the Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail". Thurston Talk. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Yelm-Tenino Trail Closing for STP". Nisqually Valley News. July 14, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic presented by Alaska Airlines". Cascade Bicycle Club. 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ The Chronicle staff (February 12, 2024). "Tenino to expand park by 60 acres". The Chronicle. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
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