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Old growth forests, such as the one at the Grove of the Patriarchs, comprise some of the richest and most productive ecosystems on Earth. These dense coniferous forest clothe the lower slopes and valleys of Mount Rainier National Park. Reaching from an elevation of about 2,000 feet (580 m) to an elevation of over 6,000 feet (2,000 m), these forests cover 60% of the landscape of the park. The grove is an outstanding example of the virgin forest that once extended over most of Western Washington.
Travel to Mount Rainier August 2008.Here's a Flickr slideshow embed of the photoset:
Ana and I entered through the Southeast Entrance and stayed overnight at the Ohanapecosh campground (so gorgeous).
The next day it was kind of rainy and stormy, so instead of hiking, we drove to the short trail to Silver Falls and then we entered the fee area and drove across the Southern road that transverses the park. We stopped at the Grove of the Patriarchs and then at Box Canyon (and a couple other scenic vistas) We had lunch at the National Park Inn at Longmire and headed for home.
It was a nice day and a half trip in the park.
Hope you enjoy the photos.