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The Trail is popular with joggers and bicyclists.

Chehalis Western Railroad R/W

Status
Funded in 1990
WWRP Applicant: Thurston County Parks & Rec WWRP Category: Trails WWRP Grant: $800,000 Applicant Match: $800,000 Project Type: Acquisition County: Thurston  Legislative District: 22nd 

Purchased an 8.5-mile abandoned railroad, from Weyerhaeuser Company, to provide a multi-purpose non-motorized urban trail system, connecting several other trail routes and recreation areas in the county.

RCO Project Number: 91-0202

Location

Runs 8.5 miles south from the Olympia/Lacey city limit line on Pacific Avenue to Offut Lake Area.

Red Marker Chehalis Western Railroad R/W
Purchased an 8.5-mile abandoned railroad, from Weyerhaeuser Company, to provide a multi-purpose non-motorized urban trail system, connecting several other trail routes and recreation areas in the county.
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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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