![]() ![]() This trail is a gentle grade as it follows Laughingwater Creek through the forest. Start at Laughingwater Creek Trailhead one mile north of Ohanapecosh on State Route 123. Three Lakes Trail (12mi /19.3 km roundtrip) Once on top of the ridge, hikers enjoy commanding views of Mount Rainier, the Ohanapecosh Valley, and the Cascade Range from the historic Shriner Peak Fire Lookout. This trail climbs through forest, into an old burn area, and finished with a steep ascent to the top of the ridge. Trailhead located 3.5 miles north of the Stevens Canyon Entrance on State Route 123. ![]() Shriner Peak Trail (8 mi/12.9 km roundtrip) If transportation can be arranged, Indian Bar can be combined with hiking the Summerland Trail for a beautiful one-way trip of 17 miles. Upon arrival at the 5914 ft knoll with excellent views of Mount Rainier, the trail drops into Indian Bar where the Ohanapecosh River divides the large green meadow. Starting from Box Canyon, this trail steadily climbs as you pass Nickle Creek and continue up to the crest of the Cowlitz Divide. Indian Bar Trail (14.5 mi/23.3 km roundtrip) Ohanapecosh Campground (2.7 mi/4.3 km) - Access trail from the far end of Loop "B" of the Ohanapecosh Campground.Stevens Canyon Road (1.2 mi/1.9 km) - Begins west of Stevens Canyon Entrance, across from the Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead.State Route 123 (0.6 mi/1 km) - Begins 1.6 miles (2.6 km) north of Ohanapecosh, with parking at the pullout on the west side of the road.Three trails varying in length lead to this spectacular waterfall: Box Canyon is located 12 miles (19 km) west of Ohanapecosh. Hike the loop trail around a deep, river carved gorge. The Grove of the Patriarchs parking lot and restrooms will have normal seasonal access, along with the Eastside and Silver Falls Trails.Īround the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center, this self-guided natural trail winds through old-growth forest and the site of an early hot springs resort. It is not expected to be open for the 2022 or 2023 summer seasons. The Grove will remain closed until the bridge can be replaced, which will first require engineers to reevaluate the changing river flow to ensure a safe bridge design. NOTE: The Grove of the Patriarchs is temporaily CLOSED to all public entry effective Novemand until further notice, due to flooding which caused significant damage to the suspension bridge that provides the only safe access to the area ( News Release, 11/17/21). Walk the trail along the river to an island of ancient western red cedar, Douglas-fir, and western hemlock. The Grove is just west of Stevens Canyon Entrance on the Ohanapecosh River. Grove of the Patriarchs Trail (1.1 mi/1.8km) You might also consider visiting other areas of the park like Longmire, Paradise, Carbon River-Mowich, and Sunrise. The article, Ohanapecosh: Treasure of the Deep Forest, provides an overview of the history of the area. Check road status for current conditions. Ohanapecosh is located 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the park boundary on State Route 123 and 42 miles ( 68 km) east of the Nisqually Entrance. The east side of the park is also somewhat drier and sunnier than the west side, making it a good destination when Paradise and Longmire are wet and foggy. Located in the southeast corner of the park, Ohanapecosh, named for a Taidnapam (Upper Cowlitz) Indian habitation site along the river, is thought to mean “standing at the edge.” Situated among Douglas-firs, western red cedars, and western hemlocks, visitors to Ohanapecosh can experience the beauty and complexity of an old-growth forest. ![]() Hike through old-growth forest along the Eastside Trail. ![]()
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