Go Strollers !!

• The Adventure
  Enjoy the well-maintained forest trail alongside the Ohanapecosh river to the waterfall, explore the giant old trees along the river and cross the suspension bridge.

• Getting There
  Ohanapecosh Visitor Center, Randle, WA 98377
  http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm

• Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 96.9 miles (2h 18m)

• Trip Type: Day trip or Overnight trip

• Parking
  Park in the day use parking area in the campground (on the right past the visitor center)

• Admission
  $25 per car for up to 15 people for 7 days. If you purchase the interagency annual pass for $80, you can get unlimited access to all National Parks and Federal Recreational sites within the US.
  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/fees.htm

• Map of the Park
  Check the link for more information.
  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/maps.htm

• Ohanapecosh Area Trail Map
  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/upload/Ohanapecosh-Area-Trails-Aug11.pdf

• Mt. Rainier Webcam
  http://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm#CP_JUMP_696846

• More Info
  Check the link for more information.
  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/ohanapecosh.htm

• When to Go
  Jun to Oct (Ohanapecosh is closed in winter)

• Things to Do
  Stroll through the family-friendly forest along the Silver Falls Loop Trail to see the Hot Spring and waterfall, stroll along the beautiful Ohanapecosh River at the Grove of the Patriarchs, enjoy walking along the boardwalk among the giant trees, throw rocks in the water, etc.

• Tips
  1) Even when it’s sunny in Seattle, the Mt. Rainier area can be much different so be sure to check the park website and webcams for current conditions and also check the weather forecast for the Mt. Rainier area before departing.
  2) The weather in the mountains change frequently so dress in layers to be prepared.
  3) If your family is not used to spending long hours in the car, make it an overnight trip and spend a night near the park.
  4) There is no sign for the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center on the main road of highway 123, so look for the sign for directions to the Ohanapecosh campground soon after passing the Stevens Canyon Entrance (heading south on highway 123) and turn right as soon as you pass that sign.
  5) Stroll along the 0.3 mile Hot Springs Nature Trail that starts from the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center to continue onto the Silver Falls trail.
  6) The Grove of the Patriarchs is just a 0.9 mile walk from Silver Falls, but an extra 2 miles (making the round trip 5+ miles) can be difficult for younger kids to walk. Hiking the Silver Falls Loop and taking a rest at the Visitor Center before heading toward the Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead by car is a good option.
  7) Parking for the Grove of the Patriarchs is limited so go early in the morning or in the later hours of the afternoon.
  8) Kid-safe bug repellent can be useful to keep mosquitoes and other bugs away.
  9) Kids preschool age and up may enjoy participating in the Junior Ranger program to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Ask for a junior ranger activity book at the visitor center.

• Guidebook
  Family Trip to National Park 01 – Mount Rainier National Park
• ISBN :
  9780998985305(paper)
  9780998985312(eBook)
• Language : English
• Publication Date : Feb 10 2017
• Page Count : 104 pages
• Get the Book
  [Paperback] : $14.99
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  [eBook] : $7.99
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Entering into Mount Rainier National Park

Hot Spring Nature Trail

Silver Falls Loop Trail

Silver Falls

Back to Ohanapecosh

Ohanapecosh Visitor Center

Stevens Canyon Entrance

Grove of the Patriarchs

Boardwalk Loop Trail