JBLM Boundary Trail Loop

3.8 mi · ▲ 170 ft · 1 hr 21 min

JBLM Boundary Trail Loop is a 3.8-mile loop near Yelm, WA. It is mostly level, with 170 ft of elevation gain. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi345 – 535 ft3.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 46.95268, -122.65385
Nearest town Yelm, WA

Directions

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JBLM Boundary Trail Loop

3.8 mi · ▲ 170 ft · 1 hr 21 min

Elevation 345–533 ft

Loop

Trailhead: 46.95268, -122.65385

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:55 AM · sunset 8:40 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 100 ftTurn left onto JBLM Boundary Trail, heading S.
  3. 0.5 miBear right onto Power Lines Trail, heading SW.
  4. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Power Lines, heading SW.
  5. 0.4 miTurn right onto JBLM Boundary Trail, heading W.
  6. 0.8 miSharp right, heading N.
  7. 1.2 miBear right, heading NE.
  8. 0.8 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

47% dirt31% gravel22% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 5:55 AMSunset 8:40 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.5 mi in (~41 min). Leave by 7:39 PM for the 8:40 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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