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Born of Frustration

How do you safely get between the Twin Cities on a bike?   How do you get to the rivers to enjoy them? Why can't you walk on the miles of dikes in the area? How do pedestrians get safely across I-5 that slices the cities in half? Where can you jog or walk on a trail that is not all mud in the winter?

- LCCT was formed to answer these questions.  Join us in the effort.
 
The Trans Alta Trail

GOAL: Provide a safe pedestrian/bike route between

Fort Borst and Stan Hedwall Parks

The Trans Alta Trail plans are the result of a $300,000 grant from Trans Alta to LCCT for the purpose of connecting the cities of Centralia and Chehalis with a safe, interesting route for bikes and walkers. This project is comprised of many sections. Each link is important to the completion of this trail.  Listed below are the sections with the proposed completion date and the cooperating agency involved.

 

Borst Park Trail phase 1

Objective: Develop a trail system in Borst Park between the lake and boat launch area

Surface: Crushed rock

Partners: The City of Centralia matched a $10,000 grant from LCCT.

Status: Completed a crushed rock trail  in Sept of '09. 

 

 Borst Park Trail phase 2

Objective: Extend the phase 1 trail  to the west part of the park, including school district property so that the trail  will loop back to Borst Lake. 

Surface: Crushed rock.

Partners: City of Centralia and the Centralia School District

Status: Possibly completed in 2010

 

Skookumchuck River - North Connector

Objective: Provide a safe pedistrian /bike pathway over the Skookumchuck River, connecting Borst Park with Airport Road.

Surface: Paved

Partners: Department of Transportation, City of Centralia

Status:  DOT has announced plan to build an additional lane during bridge repair phase to accommodate shifting I-5 lanes, then later converting it to a barrier protected pedestrian/bike overpass, using concrete dividers for separation from vehicle traffic. This approach will only address the need for crossing the river, approaches to this section will be a local (non-DOT) project. The grade should meet ADA concerns as well, which will require grade and landing engineering.  Other river crossing options are still under review.

Completion is set for 2014 during the freeway widening.

 

Airport Road section

Objective: Provide a pedestrian/bike lane from Mellen Street along Airport Road to the Airport Levee Trail system and Town Center (Home Depot).

Surface: Hard surface

Partners: DOT, Lewis County, City of Centralia, Airport Board

Status: The 1.4 mile section of Airport Road that parallels   I-5 will have a seperate bike/pedestrian lane on the west side. Completion is set for 2014.
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Willapa Hills State Park Rail-to-Trail Print

The Willipa Hills trail is administered by the Wn. State Parks Dept.  It  extends from Chehalis all the way to to Raymond - a total of 56 miles. Funding has been approved for paving the 6 miles from Chehalis to Adna.  This includes the re-planking of the trestles and adding railings.  Road crossings will be upgraded as needed.  There is a parking area and toilet facilities at the Adna end near Beck Park.  The trail will not officially open until there is a safe crossing where the trail crosses Hwy. 6 at Littell and paving is completed.

LCCT's primary role has been to act as a liaison between the Washington State Parks Department and Congressman Baird's office since much of the funding has come from the federal government.  LCCT has also advised the State on useful improvements to the trail and will aid the state with trail maintenance once it is officially opened.

For more information and a Google map go to the Washington Recreation and Wildlife Coalition website. 

Also, check Trail News for recent updates on this trail. 

Crossing the Chehalis River 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
 
Possible Future Trails

Chehalis River Walk

The Chehalis River Walk will extend from the trail in Fort Borst Park to the new sewage treatment plant at the end of Goodrich Road. This trail will give the public access to 6 miles along the scenic Chehalis River.  It will promote walking, running and bicycling that will be a family friendly way to enjoy the the outdoors in our area. The Port of Centralia has offered to host a portion of the trail on both sides of the Galvin Bridge through port property.

There is already a mile or more of trail along the river at the 'end of the trail' - called the Discovery Trail  It can be accessed from the end of Goodrich Road where there is a parking area.

 

Stan Hedwall Park Loop Trail - Possible project with grant and matching funds

 

Tacoma Rail Line   - No plans or funds at this time

 

Skookumchuck Levee Trail - No plans or funds at this time

 

See Map for possible routes.