
Grove of the Patriarchs | Silver Falls | Burroughs Mountain Trail
Date of Visits: August 4-5, 2011
How we got there: Drove from Portland, Oregon via Mt. St. Helens during a San Francisco to Seattle road trip. 4 hours.
Lodging: Mountain View Lodge, Packwood, WA
Favorites:
- Hike to Burroughs Mountain – Strenuous hike covering a variety of terrain via the Sunrise Rim, Wonderland, Burroughs Mountain and Sunrise Campground trails.
- Grove of the Patriarchs – 1.5 mile loop through gigantic, ancient trees.
- Silver Falls – Easy hike to a wild waterfall in a scenic gorge.
Tips: Plan to hike on snow any time of the year, bring appropriate footwear.
Next time: Visit Paradise section of the park. Wilderness hiking/camping.
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