Moderate 3-mile hike; Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead closed (flood damage); currently reached via Eastside Trail as out-and-back, not loop.
National Park entrance fee required
As of the 2025–2026 seasons, the Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead/suspension bridge is closed due to flood damage; Silver Falls is currently reached via the Eastside Trail from Ohanapecosh or Laughingwater Creek as an out-and-back rather than a loop.
Silver Falls is a moderate waterfall hike in Mount Rainier National Park, surrounded by old-growth forest. Access routes have changed significantly due to ongoing storm damage closures.
As of the 2025–2026 seasons, the traditional Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead and suspension bridge are closed due to flood damage. Silver Falls is now reached via the Eastside Trail from Ohanapecosh or Laughingwater Creek, visited as an out-and-back route rather than a loop. Before your visit, check current NPS conditions and park alerts to confirm access. Dogs are not permitted on Mount Rainier trails. A National Park entrance fee is required.
Summer and early fall when roads are fully open. Check current NPS conditions before visiting, as access routes have changed due to ongoing closures.
2-3 hours
Dogs not permitted on Mount Rainier trails. Confirm current access before planning—the traditional Grove of the Patriarchs loop approach is closed.
National Park entrance fee required
Via a 3-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
We track 5 waterfalls in Mount Rainier.
nps.gov
NPS Mount Rainier National Park official page plus park conditions/alerts page, checked Aug 2026
Checked August 2026.