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Yelm-Tenino Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · Running trail in Yelm, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Yelm-Tenino Trail'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.
Paved trail for hiking and biking that runs between Yelm and Tenino.
What runners say about Yelm-Tenino Trail
“I've only been through about half of the trail but it is well maintained and a nice place to ride or walk.”
“Its beautiful and gives you a lot to soak in when going for a walk or a run.”
Fun trail to ride on. Clean and well marked with signs. Dad and I are fans of the tiny stop signs. Lol
I've only been through about half of the trail but it is well maintained and a nice place to ride or walk. Not much as far as views are concerned but still a nice enough trail.
Fun easy trail, paved the whole distance. Started 2024 with a chilly out and back between Yelm and Tenino with lunch at Subway in Tenino. It was a great start to the new year!
Awesome trail!! Well maintained and great directional arrows to help everyone stay on the proper side of the trail. Most encounters were positive with proper yielding and trail awareness!! Connected to a longer trail taking you all the way into Olympia. Really great views and scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“Its beautiful and gives you a lot to soak in when going for a walk or a run.”
“I'd recommend starting in Tenino because there is a consistent hill on the way to Yelm.”
“This is a nice black topped former rail line trail that is relatively flat and easy for all skill levels.”
Plan your run at Yelm-Tenino Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websiteyelmwa.gov
- Phone(360) 786-5595
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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