Chambers Lake – Chehalis Western Trail loop from Cooper Crest Forest Preserve

Chambers Lake – Chehalis Western Trail loop from Cooper Crest Forest Preserve

Moderate

2.6

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Chambers Lake – Chehalis Western Trail loop from Cooper Crest Forest Preserve

03:41

87.2km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

Chambers Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is actually two lakes connected by a non-navigable canal. Open year-round, it offers excellent fishing opportunities with a variety of largemouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead catfish. It makes for a nice break to enjoy the serene waters.

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15.6 km

Chehalis Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chehalis Western Trail is a 22-mile paved trail that offers a family-friendly ride. It was once the site of a railroad that transported logged trees from Vail to Woodard Bay.

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16.6 km

Smith Lake Bench Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Short off-trail spot with 2 levels of benches to view the kettle pond, now with mass lillies covering most of it.

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26.2 km

Deschutes River

Highlight • River

32.0 km

Monarch Sculpture Park

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture park and garden is open to the public from dawn til dusk daily, and is only accessible by walking or biking in along the Western Chehalis Trail. Entry …

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35.5 km

Deschutes Prairie Viewpoint

Viewpoint

39.7 km

Wilkowski Park

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a public restroom and playground at Wilkowski Park, on the north end of the town of Rainier.

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48.2 km

View of Mount Rainier from Yelm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yelm is a small city with huge views of Mount Rainier from almost anywhere in town. The charming downtown area has a number of eateries offering post-hike fuel.

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76.9 km

Dmiller Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nestled between Dayton Street and the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail, Dmiller Lake is adjacent to Taylor Wetlands. This small yet beautiful lake is home to various waterfowl, including Ring-necked Ducks, …

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