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Chambers Lake Trailhead Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 260 Google reviews · Running trail in Olympia, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chambers Lake Trailhead Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring a boat launch and fishing, plus trails, picnic areas, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Chambers Lake Trailhead Park
“Seems like a beautiful Greenway with a restroom facility at the trailhead.”
“Nice quiet Place Relaxing No Huge crowds”
“Dog friendly, has a nice bike trail to follow that goes right into town both ways.”
It is a starting point for the Chehalis western trail. There were a lot of people out which was great!
I love exploring places that are hyper local to us. We decided to stop and watch people fish and just run out a little bit of energy. This is a great local access for the Chehalis Western trailhead bike path as well. Plenty of parking and a couple of picnic areas as well. Lots of shade for hotter days to sit under.
There is a nice bathroom and a beautiful lake. There is only one small dock to enjoy the water though. It's right on the Chehalis trail. It's beautiful.
One of my favorite little parks, has a small boat launch. Not enough lake access for more than a small dingy. You can fish but I do not believe it was stocked yet. Dog friendly, has a nice bike trail to follow that goes right into town both ways. Gets good shade in the summer months. Has a couple picnic tables.
Trail conditions & character
“Love it and the trail is nice the bench by the lake is wonderful and even the bathroom was open for use and one of the cleanest public restrooms I have ever seen.”
“While we waited, we slow wandered around the trailhead park, noticing rabbits, mushrooms, beetles, and birds.”
“Dog friendly, has a nice bike trail to follow that goes right into town both ways.”
“Seems like a beautiful Greenway with a restroom facility at the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Chambers Lake Trailhead Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 360-867-2300
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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