Walsh Loop via JBLM Boundary Trail

4.5 mi · ▲ 169 ft · 1 hr 35 min

Walsh Loop via JBLM Boundary Trail is a 4.5-mile loop near Yelm, WA. It is mostly level, with 169 ft of elevation gain. It scores 64/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi345 – 538 ft4.6 mi

Getting there

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

Directions

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Walsh Loop via JBLM Boundary Trail

4.5 mi · ▲ 169 ft · 1 hr 35 min

Elevation 345–538 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. 0.5 miTurn left onto Victoria, heading S.
  6. 50 ftBear right onto Power Lines Trail, heading SW.
  7. 0.3 miTurn right onto Victoria, heading SW.
  8. 0.3 miTurn left onto Walsh, heading NW.
  9. 0.6 miTurn left onto JBLM Boundary Trail, heading N.
  10. 0.2 miSharp right, heading W.
  11. 1.2 miBear right, heading N.
  12. 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

50% dirt26% gravel6% other18% 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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