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Chehalis Western Trail 'Missing Link'

WWRP Applicant: Thurston County Parks & Rec
RCO Project Number: 96-1205
County: Thurston 
Legislative District: 22nd 
WWRP Category: Trails
WWRP Grant: $267,891
Applicant Match: $267,891
Recipient Match: $267,891
Project Type: Acquisition
Acres Protected: 164
Date Funded: 1997

Description:

This project will acquire 7.0 miles of abandoned Chehalis Western Railroad corridor. In addition to the trail corridor, this project will acquire 3 parcels of land. A 35 acre parcel, a 53 acre parcel, and a 2 acre parcel. The two large land parcels will be developed into destination park facilities for trail users. The 2 acre parcel of land will serve as a trailhead facility at the southern terminus of the trail. The project will acquire the Missing Link that will connect the existing 8.5 miles of county-owned Chehalis Western Trail with the 14.5 mile county-owned Yelm-Tenino Trail. The acquisition includes approximately one mile of frontage along the Deschutes River. The acquisition will effectively link urban and rural communities in the county recreation facilities, schools, and other destination areas.

Red Marker Chehalis Western Trail 'Missing Link'

This project will acquire 7.0 miles of abandoned Chehalis Western Railroad corridor. In addition to the trail corridor, this project will acquire 3 parcels of land. A 35 acre parcel, a 53 acre parcel, and a 2 acre parcel. The two large land parcels will be developed into destination park facilities for trail users. The 2 acre parcel of land will serve as a trailhead facility at the southern terminus of the trail. The project will acquire the Missing Link that will connect the existing 8.5 miles of county-owned Chehalis Western Trail with the 14.5 mile county-owned Yelm-Tenino Trail. The acquisition includes approximately one mile of frontage along the Deschutes River. The acquisition will effectively link urban and rural communities in the county recreation facilities, schools, and other destination areas.

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Location:
Take exit 102 off I-5. Turn left onto 93rd Ave. SW. Follow 93rd SW approximately 3 miles to Old Hwy. 99. Turn right on Old Hwy. 99 and follow for approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Waldrick Road and follow for approximately 2.5 miles. Beginning of trail is located just beyond Stedman Road.

WHAT IS THE WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.
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