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Yelm Rainier Tenino Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Tenino, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Yelm Rainier Tenino Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Yelm Rainier Tenino Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful trail. Usually, I stop here in Tenino and bike all the way to Yelm, then come right back. Beautiful ride. This was once a railroad , so it's nice biking on history! Would definitely recommend if u have free time!

★★★★★ — Kai , Feb 2023

We LOVE biking this trail, especially midweek when there isn't a whole lot of bike traffic. Trail is well maintained and the lake, river and bridge provide interesting outlooks.

★★★★★ — Michele , Jun 2024

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Plan your run at Yelm Rainier Tenino Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Yelm Rainier Tenino Trailhead

309 Park Ave E, Tenino, WA 98589

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.