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Grove of the Patriarchs

Grove of the Patriarchs

Lush vegetation among old-growth forest with huge Douglas fir trees and Western Red Cedars. The Grove of the Patriarchs is a relatively flat trail that winds along the Ohanapecosh River which babbles the whole journey.

Even on the hottest day, the trees shade most of the trail, creating an enjoyable hike. Some of the trail is on boardwalk, rising you above the ferns and mulch below. The size of the trees located on the island in the river are imense and have to be seen to be believed.

From journal Wonderful Washington State

Nisqually Trail

Nisqually Trail

The Nisqually Trail is located at Paradise and starts near the visitor center. About a 45 minute hike, it is not strenuous and very well-maintained.

Lots of wildflowers including lupines were blooming, even in August 2006 when I took the trek. It was a very warm day, and many flies were a nuisance - but the butterflies were enjoyable.

From journal Wonderful Washington State

Trail of the Shadows

Trail of the Shadows

A short hike on a well-maintained trail. There are bubbly cold springs along the trail. Not to be missed are the many varieties of plants and trees - Douglas firs, Red Alden with white bark, and ferns everywhere.

From journal Wonderful Washington State

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Mount Rainier National Park

  • November 6, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by cindylou11157 from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Mount Rainier National Park

Mt. Rainier is an active volcano only 1 hour outside the city of Seattle. This mountain has it all, meadows of wild flowers, cascading water falls, glaciers, hiking trails, rainforest and historic sites.

Why are there no pictures of the summit???
The summit is only visible 180 days out of the year. I picked the wrong day to visit Mt. Rainier; the guide told us it has been two weeks since he last saw the summit. I was very disappointed but on my last day in Seattle as I ascend up the Space Needle I finally saw it in all its glory.

You can hike trails as long as 93 miles and as short as .7 miles. You will pass through major life-zones from forest to subapline meadows. There are two short trails to view the summit if visible and the glaciers. The best time of year to visit and the driest time are July and August. In the winter some of the roads are closed due to the large amount of snowfall; check before your trip.

Campgrounds are available with running water and facilities. Again check conditions, because of snow and rain it does cause roads to close.

The most popular destination is Paradise.
Here there is a visitor center and easy access to the glacier view and the view of the summit. This area is surrounded with wild flowers. The visitor center has a souvenir shop and fast food counter. There is an observatory to view the mountain and the surrounding area.

Only 2 miles outside of the park is the quaint Copper Creek Inn, stop by for a piece of their famous blackberry pie. The inn has a full service restaurant, gift shop and rooms if you plan on staying overnight and would not want to rough it on the mountain.
This is a great place to end your day.

From journal Seattle, the Great Northwest

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Mount Rainier National Park

  • February 19, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Jaguar from Olympia, Washington
Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park has six developed campgrounds providing almost 600 sites. These campgrounds open by the end of June through mid-September. Only one campground, Sunshine Point, is open for auto camping all year round. The other five campgrounds close in September and October, depending upon location and weather. Backcountry camping is permitted all year round by permit only.

Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh campgrounds operate on a reservation only basis from July 1 through Labor Day. A 14-day camping limitation applies to all camping. Laundry facilities are located outside the park at Ashford and Packwood. Showers are located in the Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise. Limited camper supplies are available at the National Park Inn at Longmire. Gasoline and automobile repairs are available outside the park.

From journal Slopes of Mount Rainier

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