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Chehalis River Discovery Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Centralia, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Chehalis River Discovery Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Trail for family hikes, plus bald eagles can be seen at this peaceful spot.
What runners say about Chehalis River Discovery Trail
“I’m hesitant to post a review because it seems to be a fairly well kept secret.”
“Easy to access with well marked parking lot.”
“That said, this serene trail between Centralia and Rochester provides access to a great swimming spot on the Chehalis river.”
“Great easy hike for family and dogs”
Great walking trail, you can often see bald eagles and sometimes deer. Park at the waste treatment plant marked for discovery trail parking. Continue on foot down Goodrich Road to the end of the road. Walk around the gate on the right side and stick to the path and you are on the Discovery Trail.
This was a great and quiet place for a walk. Thought it could use some pictures so everyone can see what it has to offer. All my pics are from the 1/2 mile trail to the left. The other option is the 1 mile trail to the right, maybe next time.
Easy to access with well marked parking lot. Restrooms are at the parking area. Another half mile walk down to the trail start at the barn. There's a bald eagle pair that nests every year on the right / north trail river bend You can go left or right about one mile each way. This is a slow pedestrian traffic area.
Love this little hidden trail!!! Breeding pair of bald eagles and so much nature and farmland to enjoy. It's great for a nature hike with the kids and pets
Trail conditions & character
“I Forgot to take a pic of the parking lot and bathroom which is about 2 blocks away from the entrance and is in front of the water management of Centralia, something like that.”
“That said, this serene trail between Centralia and Rochester provides access to a great swimming spot on the Chehalis river.”
“I Forgot to take a pic of the parking lot and bathroom which is about 2 blocks away from the entrance and is in front of the water management of Centralia, something like that.”
Plan your run at Chehalis River Discovery Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteblackhills-audubon.org
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