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Thurston County
Olympia

Squaxin Park – Ellis Cove loop from Olympia

Moderate

2.5

(2)

68

riders

Squaxin Park – Ellis Cove loop from Olympia

02:52

46.2km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.64 km for 107 m

After 7.09 km for 63 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.76 km

McMenamins Spar Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great cafe/pub with a lovely patio, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's a fantastic spot to relax after a ride and sip on one of their signature …

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2

3.26 km

East Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This road offers an incredible perspective of the East Bay. As you ride along this stretch, you can see the beautiful marina along the shoreline across the water.

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3

5.70 km

Squaxin Park

Highlight • Forest

Squaxin Park (formerly known as Priest Point Park) is managed by the City of Olympia. The park provides over 4 miles of forested trails and beach access.

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4

6.25 km

Ellis Cove

Highlight • Beach

Ellis Creek widens to a small bay called Ellis Cove before joining Budd Inlet, around which the city of Olympia was settled.

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5

31.0 km

Woodard Bay trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Embark on a 1.5-mile forested loop trail within a protected habitat area. Park near the small bridge and follow the old road for about 100 feet (ca. 30 m). Turn …

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6

31.1 km

Woodard Bay

Highlight • River

Woodard Bay is a beautiful and peaceful waterway popular with kayakers. As you ride by, you'll likely see blue herons, cormorants, and, if you're lucky, you may even spot a bald eagle.

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7

34.7 km

Chehalis Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chehalis Western Trail is a 22-mile paved trail that offers a family-friendly ride. It was once the site of a railroad that transported logged trees from Vail to Woodard Bay.

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8

41.3 km

Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Wetlands

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 2.5-mile crushed rock trail, at a width of 10 feet, provides ample space for hikers, runners, and bikers. Along the way, you'll find benches, restrooms, and a diverse array of native trees and plants.

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46.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

15.2 km

11.3 km

1.70 km

709 m

561 m

174 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

21.9 km

709 m

< 100 m

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