

A paved rail-trail crossing prairies, wetlands, timber and small-town streets between Yelm and Tenino. Photograph long tree-lined perspectives, seasonal wildflowers, boardwalks and small bridges; on clear days Mount Rainier and wide skies provide dramatic backdrops. Best at golden hour and sunrise for low light and mist over wetlands; spring and fall offer color and migratory birds. Easy access with multiple trailheads and free parking; paved surface makes it wheelchair- and bike-friendly. No on


A paved rail-trail crossing prairies, wetlands, timber and small-town streets between Yelm and Tenino. Photograph long tree-lined perspectives, seasonal wildflowers, boardwalks and small bridges; on clear days Mount Rainier and wide skies provide dramatic backdrops. Best at golden hour and sunrise for low light and mist over wetlands; spring and fall offer color and migratory birds. Easy access with multiple trailheads and free parking; paved surface makes it wheelchair- and bike-friendly. No on