Tumwater, Washington (WA) Trails & Maps

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  • Alki Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This trail rides along the northern and eastern shore of West Seattle along Alki Avenue. Largely riding on a widened sidewalk, separated from traffic by a parking lane and curb, traffic on the trail is separated for bikes and walkers, providing ...

  • BPA Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.83 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Meandering down an electric line corridor, this trail serves as a connector between Celebration Park and the downtown areas of Federal Way with its southwestern neighborhoods. This trail also rides alongside city offices, providing opportunity ...

  • Cedar River Trail (WA)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 17.30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    The Cedar River Trail follows an old railroad right-of-way from downtown Renton to King County's Landsburg Park, alongside the scenic Cedar River. A greenway branch of the trail (Cedar River to Green River Trail) heads south from Whitte Road ...

  • Cedar to Green River Trail (Lake Wilderness Trail)

    State: WA
    Length: 3.75 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Grass

    The Cedar to Green River Trail is an extension of the Cedar River Trail, which heads south from Whitte Road where the two trails intersect. The Cedar to Green River Trail passes through Lake Wilderness Park on its way through the Maple Valley ...

  • Chambers Creek Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.50 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    A well traveled trail in a mature forest, just minutes from I-5 corridor of Tacoma. This trail is rough and steep. It's not advisable in wet weather or high winds, but when dry you can follow the trail to the top. Along the steep climb up to ...

  • Chehalis Western Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 20.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Thurston County Parks and Recreation Department acquired 15.5-miles of the Chehalis Western Railroad corridor from Weyerhaeuser Timber Company in 1989 and 1996. The County recently took over the northern 5 miles from Lacey to Woodward Bay ...

  • Chief Sealth Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 4 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Chief Sealth Trail runs north–south along Seattle's southeast side between S. Ferdinand Street at Beacon Avenue S. and S. Gazelle Street at 51st Avenue S. The paved trail provides access to neighborhoods, shopping, schools and businesses. ...

  • Cushman Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Paved, non-motorized trail for pedestrian and bike use. Has several large hills and areas of scenic beauty. South portion winds through the town near the SR-16. There are parking lots and bathrooms at several trail-access points.

  • Duwamish Bikeway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.95 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Duwamish Bikeway runs for nearly 3 miles, paralleling Puget Park on the city's southwest side. Along the east side of the trail are highly industrial shipping yards, making this trail more for getting from point A to point B rather than ...

  • East Aberdeen Waterfront Walkway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.60 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The East Aberdeen Waterfront Walkway is a 6 foot wide, 1.6 mile asphalt trail that meanders along the north side of the Chehalis River. Historically this land was used for industrial purposes and the riverfront walk still has views of the Weyerhaeuser ...

  • Eastside Rail Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 42 miles
    Surface:

    The 42-mile corridor that extends from Renton to Snohomish is now under public ownership. Last December, the Port of Seattle purchased the BNSF Eastside Rail Corridor, with King County purchasing a trail easement and becoming the trail sponsor. ...

  • Elliot Bay Trail (Terminal 91 Bike Path)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.35 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Elliot Bay Trail winds through two contiguous parks as it passes between the waterfront and the active Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad line. The Myrtle Edwards Park Trail runs parallel to the Elliot Bay Trail within Myrtle Edwards ...

  • Foothills Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 28 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt

    The Foothills Trail is a 12-foot wide non-motorized asphalt trail and linear park suitable for bicycles, walking, in-line skates and wheel chairs. It also has a soft shoulder path for equestrians. Completed paved sections include 15 miles from ...

  • Foothills Trail (King County- formerly Enumclaw Plateau Trail)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.10 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Grass

    From King County, Washington website: When completed, the Foothills Trail will be 33 miles long, extending from the City of Puyallup, across the White River, ending near Kanaskat Palmer State Park. The current project follows the abandoned ...

  • Foothills Trail Extension (Pierce County)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.10 miles
    Surface: Concrete

    From Pierce County, Washington website: The Foothills Trail is a 12-foot wide non-motorized asphalt trail/linear park suitable for bicycles, walking, in-line skates and wheel chairs. It also has a soft shoulder path for equestrians. Completed ...

  • Green River Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 20.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Green River Trail currently stretches 20 miles through the industrial heart of the valley from the southern suburbs of Seattle to Kent, connecting to a number of neighborhoods and community trails. When complete, the trail will span 30 miles ...

  • Iverson Railroad Grade Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    The Iverson Railroad Grade Trail, located within Tiger Mountain State Forest, is popular with mountain bikers. The rolling trail is considered challenging and often gets muddy. Mountain bikers recommend riding the trail from the top down because ...

  • King County Interurban Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    When complete the King County Interurban Trails will total 46 miles, from Alki Point in Seattle to Auburn Narrows Park in Auburn. As of autumn 2011, only 14 miles of trail are complete, between Fort Dent Way in Tukwila and 3rd Avenue SW in Pacific. The ...

  • Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 17 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail is open to hikers and horseback riders. The trail can be difficult to navigate in places, since other trails link with it (some unmaintained). There are a few stream and forest road crossings. For more ...

  • Northwest Timber Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.20 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    The Northwest Timber Trail, located within Tiger Mountain State Forest, is popular with mountain bikers. The rolling trail is considered moderate on this trail but sometimes gets muddy. Other trails in the area include the Iverson Railroad Grade ...

  • Prairie Line Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.50 miles
    Surface:

    The Prairie Line Trail will be an excellent example of an urban trail that brings people right through the heart of downtown Tacoma, passing through the revitalized Brewery District, the University of Washington, museums and mixed use developments ...

  • Pratt River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7.50 miles
    Surface: Ballast

    Long been unmaintained, the Pratt River Trail in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is getting a partial face lift. As of 2012, 3.25 miles of the lower part of the trail is being rerouted and rebuilt to provide access for hiking. For ...

  • Preston Railroad Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.20 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

    The Preston Railroad Trail, located within Tiger Mountain State Forest, is popular with mountain bikers. The rolling trail follows a contour line around East Tiger Mountain and can be bumpy in places with tree roots and rocks. The trail provides ...

  • Puyallup Riverwalk Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 4.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Puyallup Riverwalk Trail traces the tree-lined shoreline in northern Puyallup, a few miles southeast of Tacoma. The paved pathway consists of two completed segments with about a mile of residential roadway and sidewalks in between. As you ...

  • Redmond Central Connector

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.90 miles
    Surface:

    From City of Redmond: On June 30, 2010, the City of Redmond acquired the Redmond Spur of the Woodinville Subdivision of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Rail Corridor, which extends approximately 3.9 miles from the junction of SR-520 ...

  • Redmond Watershed

    State: WA
    Length: 3 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    Nice beginner mountain bike trail. Has lots of up and down hills, corners, little stumps. It is a great workout and a place to practice some technical stuff. Great scenery, and surprisingly is you go the 3 miles and come back, the 6 mile back ...

  • Ruston Way Path

    State: WA
    Length: 2.53 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The delightful Ruston Way Path sits in the Old Town neighborhood of northern Tacoma. Its linear, flat and paved nature make it a cinch for all travelers and it offers lovely views of Commencement Bay, sandy beaches and majestic Mount Rainier. ...

  • Scott Pierson Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Scott Pierson Trail extends along the State Route 16 corridor from 25th Street in Tacoma to Stone Drive near Gig Harbor. The five-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail is named in honor of City of Tacoma Landscape Architect and Urban Planner, ...

  • Seattle Waterfront Pathway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The highly urban Seattle Waterfront Pathway is a continuation of the Elliot Bay Trail and carries on south from Broad Street south to South Royal Brougham Way. The trail parallels Alaskan Way along Elliot Bay, past ferry terminals, cruise ship ...

  • Soos Creek Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.75 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This north-south corridor through the city of Kent, Washington is a fully-paved, Class I trail through heavily wooded forests. Following the path of the Soos Creek, this trail begins in the Lake Meridian region and travels northward toward Meeker ...

  • Sylvia Creek Forestry Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

    The Sylvia Creek Forestry Trail is located in Lake Sylvia State Park north of Montesano on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The interpretive trail winds through the deep forest and alongside scenic creeks and ponds. The trail follows an old logging ...

  • The I-90 Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 8 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    Scenic and interesting. Not terms normally used to describe a trail alongside a freeway, but the I-90 Trail is different. It starts in Belleuve and runs 8.5 miles across Lake Washington and Mercer Island to end beyond the Sam Smith Park in ...

  • West Campus Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The West Campus Trail provides access from the BPA Trail to Federal Way's West Campus medical centers. Conversely, this trail services the many neighboring communities with an off-street, Class I trail, which connects to Celebration Park (soccer ...

  • Willapa Hills Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 56 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

    The Willapa Hills Trail runs 56 miles between Chehalis and South Bend in Washington state. Formerly a Northern Pacific Railway, this corridor was rail banked and is in the process of being converted into a rail-trail. Though both ends are paved, ...

  • Woodland Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

    The Woodland Trail connects the cities of Olympia and Lacey with a linear trail and park along the abandoned Burlington Northern corridor. The 5 mile long trail connects in the center with the Chehalis Western Trail to form a wonderful network ...

  • Yelm-Tenino Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Yelm-Tenino Trail runs for nearly 14 miles between the trail's namesake towns, following the old corridor of the Burlington Northern Railroad. The trail also links the community of Rainier, which is near the midpoint. Begin near Yelm City ...

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