Grove of the Patriarchs Loop

This trail was a lot of fun lots with a minimal amount of elevation gain of 50 feet and only about 1.5 miles long. It took us about 90 minutes to do this hike. This is a great hike for little legs in my opinion.

The Grove of Patriarchs has a few fun features such as a suspension bridge to cross over the Ohanapecosh River and very large trees some of them are 40 feet around and stand nearly 300 feet. There are also couple of spots where the trail gets close to the river where kids throw rocks in the water.  At the trail head there is bathrooms with running water and picnic tables where we at lunch and saw some stellar blue jays.

Pass for Mount Rainier National Park is required for this trail it's currently $15 for a pass that is good for 7 days or there is an annual pass for $30.

Driving Directions:

From Enumclaw, drive east about 47 miles on State Route 410 to the junction with SR 123 at Cayuse Pass. Stay right (straight ahead) to merge onto SR 123-Cayuse Pass Highway. Drive south about 11.5 miles to the junction with the Stevens Canyon Road. Turn right (west) and pass through the Stevens Canyon Entrance to the park. About 0.25 mile from SR 123, park in the lot on the north side of the road.
From Ohanapecosh, drive north 2 miles on SR 123 to the Stevens Canyon Road. Turn left (west) and pass through the Stevens Canyon Entrance to the park. About 0.25 mile from SR 123, park in the lot on the north side of the road.
Note: SR 123 was severely damaged by the November 2006 floods. Although the road has been reopened, call to check on road conditions. Park Headquarters 360.569.2211

For current fee into  Mt. Rainier National Park click on this link
For current trail condition check out Washington Trail Association 

Tips for Hiking with kids

Silver Falls Hikes

The Ohanapecosh Visitor center was not open and is expected to open June 28th - August 6 Wednesday - Sunday Noon to 4pm for the 2014 summer season. Mt. Rainier Visitor Centers Hours of OperationsWe accessed trail from the far end of Loop "B" of the Ohanapecosh Campground. The trail was dry, bug free and very well maintained. This trip I had a couple of extra kiddos with me and they where fantastic hiking buddies. There was a lot of stop and this trail took us a long but the two 3 years did great and 5 year was great leader. Near the falls are some great spots to stop and have a lunch or you could wait until you got back to camp grounds and use the day use picnic table. The day use area is great because it also has bathroom with running water.

Laughingwater Creek Bridge

Laughingwater Creek

Kiddos running to see the falls

Silver Falls

Silver Falls

Sliver Falls from the Bridge

Ohanapecosh River

My Hiking partner on the bridge

Looking cute wearing my new Life is Good hat

Ohanapecosh River from the bridge in the camp ground

Ohanapecosh River from bridge in the campground

For Trail Condition Check Out WTA

Tips for Hiking with Kids