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Chehalis River Discovery Trail

Ecological park · Centralia, Washington

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 215 ft³/s over 97 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 12027500, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 215 ft³/s over 97 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
234 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
128.82 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 215 ft³/s over 97 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR GRAND MOUND, WA (1.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chehalis River Discovery Trail

H: 78° L: 58°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
64°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
16%
Humidity
73%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Overcast
60°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
12 PM
Overcast
67°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
72°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chehalis River Discovery Trail?
Chehalis River Discovery Trail is a ecological park in Centralia, Washington.
Can you swim at Chehalis River Discovery Trail?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Chehalis River Discovery Trail rated?
Chehalis River Discovery Trail in Centralia, Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 74 reviews.
What amenities does Chehalis River Discovery Trail have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Chehalis River Discovery Trail include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia, WA 98531

Centralia, Washington 98531

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes