Ancient Groves Nature Trail in Olympic National Park

Ancient Groves Nature Trail

This short, picturesque trail leads through the majestic old-growth forest of Sol Duc Valley.

Plan Around Ancient Groves Nature Trail

A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.

Add to tripView park guide

Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.

Ancient Groves Nature Trail Details

This short, picturesque trail leads through the majestic old-growth forest of Sol Duc Valley, providing a wonderful look into the river and woodland heritage of the Olympic Peninsula. After winding around moss-covered tree stumps and wandering under the high canopy of Stika spruce, Douglas fir, western hemlocks, and other evergreens, the trail nears the rushing waters of the Sol Duc River, home to coho salmon, red-backed salamanders, belted kingfishers, and the occasional black bear.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.5 miles

Estimated time

15 minutes

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Ancient Groves Nature Trail

Compare nearby parks around Ancient Groves Nature Trail when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.

23.1 mi away

Olympic

National Park · WA

129.5 mi away

North Cascades

National Park · WA

131.8 mi away

Mount Rainier

National Park · WA

363.2 mi away

Crater Lake

National Park · OR

418.0 mi away

Banff

National Park · Canada

457.2 mi away

Glacier

National Park · MT

Nearby Points of Interest Around Ancient Groves Nature Trail

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Ancient Groves Nature Trail while the map context is still fresh.

1.5 mi away

Salmon Cascades

One of the best places to see salmon swim upstream to their spawning grounds.

3.0 mi away

Eagle Ranger Station

Information, books, maps.

3.0 mi away

Mink Lake

Climbs through dense forest to Mink Lake.

3.2 mi away

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort

You can stay in a rustic cabin, get a massage, and soak in the famous hot springs.

3.2 mi away

Tears of the Dragon

The hot tears of dragons were said to form the Sol Duc springs, acclaimed for their healing powers.