Twin Firs Loop — Tuesday, May. 28, 2019

Great little warm up trail that can be accessed shortly after the Nisqually Entrance to Mt Rainier National Park. Other trip reports talked about confusion about which way the loop progressed. We did not encounter this. Just move left of the initial downed tree and you will be fine. There is a little elevation gain on the loop, but nothing too strenuous. There are some beautiful old growth trees on this loop. Trying to take a picture of something so large doesn’t do it justice. You just have to see them! If you are into old growth forests you should also check out Grove of the Patriarchs or hike on the Carbon River Trail, each in a different corner of the park. The Twin Firs loop is very accessible for easy-level hiking. The only obstacle might be one of the log bridges pictured that might be difficult for those with balance issues. It was pretty wide and easy to traverse for most. In all it is a great little trail to get you moving if you have had to drive a ways to get to the park!