All Aboard
Bike 'n' Ride Train
Take a train ride and return by bike. On the way back to the depot, we will drop you
and your bike off to continue your ride via bicycle on the Willapa Hills Trail (WHT)
Departure
Dates:
Every Saturday & Sunday
May through September
Times:
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Duration
One hour ride
Available only on regular weekend excursions, NOT available on Event Trains.
Drop off point is at the Willapa Hills Trail (Spooner Road) intersection.
*Distance/Time: approximately 7 miles
(~1 hour ride) back to depot
SEE DETAILS BELOW
Fares
Adults: $39*
Child (5-12): $31*
Seniors (62+): $37*
4 and under ride FREE**
Reserve your space in advance when you buy your ticket online.
Walkups welcome at depot.
20 bike limit per train.
*Fare includes $10 bike storage fee. Book your train tickets, then enter bike quantity at checkout to apply add-on.
**$10 bike add-on fee applies.
Use code "Valley2025" for 20% off
4 p.m. Sunday rides!
Looking for our regular Chehalis Valley Excursion ride?
CLICK HERE
Dining
There are no meal options with this train ride, however, there will be an option to purchase snacks & beverages from our depot.
Accessibility
All trains have limited wheel chair accessibility. Pre-boarding is available. 24 inch passageways. Ramps to Depot and to train. Gravel parking lot. ADA parking & restrooms available. ADA restroom at depot only.
Please visit our Accessibility Page or give us a call at (360) 748-9593 for more details.
Enjoy the Trail by Rail, Bike, or Both!
Enjoy both rail and trail with this combined summer experience! Our “Bike ‘n’ Ride” is a NEW add-on feature to our weekend Chehalis Valley Excursions. Running parallel to the Willapa Hills Trails on the Northern Pacific rail line is the former Chehalis Western Line, operated by the scenic Chehalis Centralia Railroad. Our tourist train will transport you and your bikes seven miles from the Depot, along our usual out-and-back route. On the way back, we will stop at Spooner Road, where the Willapa Hills Trail meets our historic rail line. After we help you and your bike disembark, you may choose to ride west again, toward Pe Ell and Raymond, or return to the depot via bike. You might even beat the train, if you’re fast enough!
These rides are available every weekend, three times a day.
*All-terrain tires recommended!
The cost for the train ride is $39 for adults, $37 for seniors (62+), and $31 for children (5-12). These fares include the bike check fee of $10, which can be added during checkout. We are offering this Bike & Ride train every Saturday and Sunday from May through September. Rides are at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 4 p.m.. The train ride portion of your journey is about 45 minutes from Chehalis to Spooner Road.
Click here to reserve tickets or call (360) 748-9593 for more information. Walk-ups welcome. Each ride is limited to 20 bikes. Free parking.
Enjoy the Trail by Rail, Bike, or Both!
Enjoy both rail and trail with this combined summer experience! Our “Bike ‘n’ Ride” is a NEW add-on feature to our weekend Chehalis Valley Excursions. Running parallel to the Willapa Hills Trails on the Northern Pacific rail line is the former Chehalis Western Line, operated by the scenic Chehalis Centralia Railroad. Our tourist train will transport you and your bikes seven miles from the Depot, along our usual out-and-back route. On the way back, we will stop at Spooner Road, where the Willapa Hills Trail meets our historic rail line. After we help you and your bike disembark, you may choose to ride west again, toward Pe Ell and Raymond, or return to the depot via bike. You might even beat the train, if you’re fast enough!
These rides are available every weekend, three times a day.
*All-terrain tires recommended!
The cost for the train ride is $39 for adults, $37 for seniors (62+), and $31 for children (5-12). These fares include the bike check fee of $10, which can be added during checkout. We are offering this Bike & Ride train every Saturday and Sunday from May through September. Rides are at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 4 p.m.. The train ride portion of your journey is about 45 minutes from Chehalis to Spooner Road.
Click here to reserve tickets or call (360) 748-9593 for more information. Walk-ups welcome. Each ride is limited to 20 bikes. Free parking.
About the Trail
Built as a railroad in the late 1800s, the Willapa Hills Trail enables travel between Chehalis and Raymond, ending a few miles east of the Washington Pacific Coast. Formally known as Willapa Hills State Park Trail (Discover Pass required), the trail is intended for non-motorized vehicles. It stretches 56 miles in total, with 22 miles between Chehalis and Pe Ell continuously accessible as of early June 2016.
While the first several miles of the trail are paved or graveled, we recommend trail or fat tire bikes for this excursion. It is suitable for families as it is relatively flat, passable in most weather conditions, and accessible from eight trailheads along its route. The most popular trailhead is located in Chehalis, WA at Exit 77, just one mile off Interstate 5.
The Willapa Hills State Park Trail passes through traditional territories of several Chinookan and Coast Salish Indigenous peoples, whose present-day descendants include members of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, and Cowlitz Indian Tribe.
Looking for more ways to enjoy the Willapa Trail?
Check out Ride The Willapa, an event by the Lewis County Community Trails Association.
Ride Seating
99 Business Car Parlor
The 99 Business Railcar was originally built in 1915 and was converted from a standard sleeping car to a business car for the Spokane, Portland and Seattle (SP&S) railroad in 1926. The car is a fully restored executive coach featuring a climate-controlled parlor that once served as a rolling office and lounge for railroad officials. Upholstered armchairs provide seating for six, and a rear observation platform is perfect for taking in the passing scenery. Originally used for high-level meetings and inspections along the rail line, the 99 now offers passengers a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of train travel.
99 Business Car Dining Room
The 99 Business Railcar is a luxurious vintage coach built for both comfort & prestige. Once reserved for railroad tycoons, it is now the perfect gathering space for groups of 6-8 to experience what it was like to ride the rails in style.
The car was upgraded in 1959 with all the modern amenities of the time and features original interiors, comfortable seating, and climate control. Featuring two sleeper rooms, two private staterooms and a kitchen area.
Chehalis Centralia Railroad & Museum obtained the car and refurbished it in 2017. With its refined atmosphere and historic charm, the SP&S 99 offers a first-class glimpse into the golden era of rail travel.
#801 Outside Seating
#601 Coach
#602 Coach
