Grove of the Patriarchs Loop — Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001

Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon

As with the other hikes I did in the area today, the fall colors here are amazing, the vine maples ablaze in yellow. The trail to the grove along the Ohanapechosh River is dotted with fall color, particularly around the bridge. And I was surprised at the amount of color in the grove itself. The old growth cedars and firs, some of the largest I have seen, are surrounded by yellow vine maples. I am amazed at this place every time I visit.