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Chehalis Western Trail 'Missing Link'

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Funded in 1997
WWRP Applicant: Thurston County Parks & Rec WWRP Category: Trails WWRP Grant: $267,891 Applicant Match: $267,891 Project Type: Acquisition County: Thurston  Legislative District: 22nd 

This acquisition includes 7 miles of abandoned Chehalis Western Railroad corridor and 90 acres for destination park facilities and trailhead. The project provides""the missing link"" to connect the County's 8.5 mile Chehalis Western Trail with its 14.5 mile Yelm-Tenino Trail. The trail corridor includes about one mile of shoreline along the Deschutes River. This acquisition links urban and rural communities plus recreation facilities, schools, and other destination areas.

RCO Project Number: 96-1205

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.

Red Marker Chehalis Western Trail 'Missing Link'
This acquisition includes 7 miles of abandoned Chehalis Western Railroad corridor and 90 acres for destination park facilities and trailhead. The project provides""the missing link"" to connect the County's 8.5 mile Chehalis Western Trail with its 14.5 mile Yelm-Tenino Trail. The trail corridor includes about one mile of shoreline along the Deschutes River. This acquisition links urban and rural communities plus recreation facilities, schools, and other destination areas.
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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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