Grove of the Patriarchs Loop — Friday, Aug. 6, 2021

I brought my parents out for a walk through the trees, and it did not disappoint. The beginning of the hike is just along the Ohanapecosh river, and then after you cross the suspension bridge (one at a time, per the signage by the bridge), you reach the boardwalk that winds through the beautiful old growth forest. My family loved the moss, the glacial color of the river and the many interpretive signs along the path that helped us identify different trees. We saw lots of families there, it seemed very friendly for all ages. Its a lovely, shorter hike for a rainy day, albeit a bit muddy on the non-boardwalk sections. Parking is pretty minimal -- be prepared to wait for one of the few spots, hope you get lucky, or you can also hike in using the Silver Falls Trail.