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Olympic National Park hiking guide

Ancient Groves Nature Trail

A 0.5-mile loop with 69 ft of climbing in Sol Duc Valley, rated easy.

Ancient Groves Nature Trail, Olympic National Park
Photo: NPS/D. Sullivan

Key facts

Length
0.5 mi (0.8 km)
Elevation gain
69 ft (21 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Sol Duc Valley
Highest point
1,571 ft
Lowest point
1,505 ft

About Ancient Groves Nature Trail

This short loop trail winds through a stunning old-growth forest, featuring giant trees covered in moss and offering views of the Sol Duc River. The trail includes boardwalks and short bridges, maintaining a peaceful atmosphere amidst the dense foliage. It's an ideal stop for those seeking a brief, tranquil hike amidst nature's grandeur.

Route map

Route map of Ancient Groves Nature Trail in Olympic National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Ancient Groves Nature Trail1,5001,5500.00.10.20.30.4Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 1,571 ftLow 1,505 ft
Elevation runs from 1,505 ft to 1,571 ft over 0.5 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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