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
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 100 ftTurn left onto JBLM Boundary Trail, heading S.
- 0.5 miBear right onto Power Lines Trail, heading SW.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Power Lines, heading SW.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto Victoria, heading S.
- 50 ftBear right onto Power Lines Trail, heading SW.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Victoria, heading SW.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Walsh, heading NW.
- 0.6 miTurn left onto JBLM Boundary Trail, heading N.
- 0.2 miSharp right, heading W.
- 1.2 miBear right, heading N.
- 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
Other ways to reach this destination
More from this trailhead
- JBLM Boundary Trail 2 mi · ▲ 60 ft
- JBLM Boundary Trail 3.2 mi · ▲ 202 ft
- JBLM Boundary Trail 3.3 mi · ▲ 86 ft
- Dandy–Ranch Loop, 3 sights 3.5 mi · ▲ 144 ft
- JBLM Boundary Trail Loop 3.8 mi · ▲ 170 ft
- Dog Woods & Victoria via JBLM Boundary Trail 4 mi · ▲ 86 ft
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