CVC Year Round Event - Olympia Woodard Bay Trail

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Event: Olympia Woodard Bay Trail

ESVA Challenges: Thurston County, All Clubs, Farmland, Forests, Mountains, Fire Stations

AVA Special Programs: Walking America's Trails

AVA Sanction#/Distance/Rating: 91837 2012/Y1009 10K (1A) with 12K (Rated 1B), 15K & 17K options (Rated 2C)

Description: Walk paved rail trail through farmlands and forests, with seasonal 2K option (closed April 1-August 15 to protect nesting blue herons) into wooded overlook area and year-round 5K option in Woodard Bay Natural Resources Area. Wildflowers in season and watch for eagles, herons and harbor seals.

Start/End Location: South Bay Market – 3425 Shincke Road, Olympia.

Driving Directions:

From I-5 Northbound: Take Exit 107. Turn RIGHT on Pacific Ave. Get in LEFT lane and turn LEFT at 2nd light onto Lilly Rd. Drive 2.8 miles. Turn LEFT onto South Bay Rd. South Bay Market is on RIGHT at corner of South Bay Rd and Shincke Rd.

From I-5 Southbound: Take Exit 109. Turn RIGHT on Martin Way. Continue driving west on Martin Way for 1.2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Lilly Rd, and continue driving north on Lilly Rd for 2.5 miles. Turn LEFT onto South Bay Rd. South Bay Market is on Right at corner of South Bay Rd and Shincke Rd.

Start/Finish Times: Daily - Dawn to Dusk.

Accessability/Amenities: Medium difficulty for strollers and wheelchairs on the 10K only, not possible on any of the optional extensions. Pets are allowed. Restrooms are at the start point and in the parking lot at Woodard Bay.

Point of Contact: Bonnie @ 360-491-4767 or bonniedale@comcast.net

Starting Point: South Bay Market at 3425 Shincke Road, Olympia