Hiking Grove of the Patriarchs, Mount Rainier

During a day trip to Mount Rainier, we headed over to Grove of the Patriarchs after doing another hike. This one is just 1.5 miles round trip and is a fifteen minute drive away from other popular hikes so they are easily doable in one day.

The trail is right inside the Rainier National Park gate. The parking lot was full when we got there so we had to park on the side of the road. There are nice restroom facilities here with actual toilets and sinks (versus port-o-potty and hand sanitizer).

The trail head is clearly marked beside the restrooms. This trail actually has little informational and educational plaques along the entire trail. 

The river is just 0.3 of a mile away and is great to play in. We only put our feet in the ice cold water but on a hot day it would’ve felt great. We enjoyed skipping rocks.

This trail also features a suspension bridge. It’s definitely a bit shaky and the sign says to only go one at a time.

There is a really cool downed tree on the trail that is so big it’s unreal. Here’s a photo of the three of us inside the roots.

When you get to the boardwalk you’ll go around there and then turn around and go back the way you came.

On the boardwalk trail you’ll see some really big and old trees.

There are some nice benches to sit and take in the view.

Grove of the Patriarchs is a neat and short hike but I would pair it with another hike to get the most out of your day trip to Mount Rainier!
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Finding the fun wherever life takes us!
Love, Olivia Michelle