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By Angela Brown, About.com

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The Ohanapecosh Entrance

Grove of the Patriarchs

Grove of the Patriarchs

NPS
The Ohanapecosh entrance takes visitors into the southeast region of Mount Rainier National Park. State Highway 12 leads to Highway 123, which will conduct you into the park.

Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
Visitor center exhibits cover local history, wildlife, and the old -growth forests found in the southeast portion of the park.

Day Hikes:

Life Systems Trail
Self-guided hike through forest to the Ohanapecosh Hot Springs.
Trailhead: Ohanapecosh Campground, behind visitor center.
Length/Time: .5 mile - 30 minute loop trail.

Silver Falls Trail
Trail leads to Ohanapecosh Hot Springs and Silver Falls.
Trailhead: Ohanapecosh Campground (loop B).
Length/time: 3 miles - 2 hours round trip.

Grove of the Patriarchs Trail
Self-guided trail through old-growth Douglas fir and western red cedars, on an island surrounded by the Ohanapecosh River.
Trailhead: Just west of the Stevens Canyon Entrance Station.
Length/Time: 1.3 miles - 1-hour loop trail.

Naches Peak Loop Trail
Enjoy mountain views and subalpine meadows. Part of this trail is on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Trailhead: Chinook Pass/Tipsoo Lake.
Length: 3.5 miles - 1.5 hours round trip.

Campgrounds:

Ohanapecosh Campground
Located near Packwood, this campground offers 188 regular sites and 1 group site. Amenities include water and flush toilets, but no showers or RV hookups. Reservations required.

Backcountry hiking, climbing, and camping are also available.

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