Grove of the Patriarchs
The easy, 1.3-mile Grove of the Patriarchs Trail begins just northwest of the Stevens Canyon Entrance on the park's southeast side.
Plan Around Grove of the Patriarchs
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Grove of the Patriarchs Details
The easy, 1.3-mile Grove of the Patriarchs Trail begins just northwest of the Stevens Canyon Entrance on the park's southeast side. Follow the trail north along the Ohanapecosh River and then cross a suspension bridge at .5 miles to enter the grove. Continue on a .5-mile loop to get an up-close look at the area's magnificent old-growth trees-in fact, the park's oldest trees. Here, you'll find ancient Douglas fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar, some of which reach 300 feet high and have been around for nearly 1,000 years. NOTE: Grove of the Patriarchs is closed to all public entry effective November 2021, and until further notice, due to significant damage from flooding.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.3 mile
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Grove of the Patriarchs
Grove of the Patriarchs is home to some of the park's grandest and oldest trees.
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Silver Falls
The trail to pretty Silver Falls starts in Ohanapecosh Campground.
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Three Lakes Trail
This 12-mile out-and-back trail leads to three high-alpine lakes in a basin at the very edge of the park border.
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Ohanapecosh River
The 16-mile-long Ohanapecosh River begins near the Ohanapecosh Glacier on Mount Rainier's southeast side.
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Silver Falls Trail
The moderately difficult Silver Falls Trail has three access points.
