Hot Springs Nature Trail
This easy .4-mile trail, which gains less than 100 feet in elevation, is perfect for families with small kids.
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Hot Springs Nature Trail Details
This easy .4-mile trail, which gains less than 100 feet in elevation, is perfect for families with small kids and those looking to stretch their legs and breathe in the tangy scents of the forest. The trail starts behind the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center and sticks close to the Ohanapecosh River, looping around and eventually ending in the B section of the campground. Along the way, you'll wander through mossy forests and see the hot springs seeping out of the ground (not suitable for taking a dip, though). Trail stats: This .4-mile trail gains less than 100 vertical feet; 20 minutes.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.4 mile
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hot Springs Nature Trail
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Life Systems Trail
This easy .5-mile loop trail cuts through quiet forests with Douglas fir and hemlock trees looming overhead.
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Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center stays open from late May to early October.
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Ohanapecosh Campground
The Ohanapecosh Campground, located at 1,914 feet in the southeast section of the park, is crisscrossed by two streams and the crystal-clear Ohanapecosh River.
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Silver Falls Trail
The moderately difficult Silver Falls Trail has three access points.
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Ohanapecosh River
The 16-mile-long Ohanapecosh River begins near the Ohanapecosh Glacier on Mount Rainier's southeast side.
