Near Spruce Nature Trail
Ferns & mosses everywhere.
Near Spruce Nature Trail
View from the trail.
Near Spruce Nature Trail
Hoh Obsolete Phone Home
Near Spruce Nature Trail
Hanging mosses in the Hoh
Near Spruce Nature Trail
Hoh Rainforest

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Spruce Nature Trail

4.3 (21 Ratings)
One of the Hoh Visitor Center's easy interpretive trails.
1.2
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLess CrowdedRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.2mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
22ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
615ft
High Point
581ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short loop, similar to the Hall of Mosses Trail, offers a quick path through the lush Hoh rainforest. The Spruce Nature Trail sees slightly less elevation change over a longer distance than the Hall of Mosses Trail, making it an easier alternative.

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Contributors
Brian Smith