We made a trip down to Mount Rainier NP and hiked the short Grove of the Patriarchs trail on Monday evening. It was not too crowded, and the big trees were fun to see. The small suspension bridge across the river is marked "recommended one person at a time," so if it is a busy weekend, that could be a while to get everyone across.
My two-year-old daughter enjoyed playing by the river and throwing some stones, but there were a few mosquitoes in the evening.
It is an easy hike, suitable for small children, and the big, old trees are very cool to see.
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