Skookumchuck, Thurston County, Washington

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Skookumchuck is a populated place in Thurston County, Washington. [1] It is located east of Offutt Lake and northwest of Rainier. The Chehalis Western Trail passes through the community. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Skookumchuck, Thurston County, Washington
  2. ↑ "Chehalis Western Trail, Washington". Walk Ride USA. Retrieved 2019-05-05.

Coordinates: 46°54′19″N122°46′15″W / 46.90528°N 122.77083°W / 46.90528; -122.77083

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