Near Grove of the Patriarchs
Hikers walk on the trail that leads to the Grove of the Patriarchs.
Near Grove of the Patriarchs
Bridge, Grove of the Patriarchs Trail
Near Grove of the Patriarchs
Around the Douglas Fir
Near Grove of the Patriarchs
Douglas Fir cut in half and still alive

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Grove of the Patriarchs

4.5 (32 Ratings)
Envelop yourself in a sea of ancient trees on this easy boardwalk trail.
0.3
mi
Distance
7
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
The trail is closed due to bridge damage. Construction is expected to begin summer 2027.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.29mi
Distance
7ft
Elevation Gain
33ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,200ft
High Point
2,166ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Grove is just west of Stevens Canyon Entrance on the Ohanapecosh River. Walk the trail along the river to an island of ancient Western red-cedar, Douglas-fir, and Western hemlock. The sheer size of these ancient (some of which are over 1,000 years old) trees is staggering.

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Contributors
Tom Robson