Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop
Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop

Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop

Olympic National Park
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Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop

Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop

Distance: 2.9mi
Elevation: 105ft
Time: 1-1.5h

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The Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop is a heavily trafficked loop trail in Olympic National Park that is suitable for beginners. This hike is popular for its abundance of coastal temperate rainforest flora and fauna, including the verdant Hall of Mosses.

The line to get into this part of the park can get long, so try to arrive before 10 AM.

Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop Map

Getting there

The trailhead for Staircase Rapids is at the northwest corner of the Staircase Campgrounds.

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Backcountry Campground

Hoh Rainforest Campground

When to do

April-October

Pets allowed

No

Family friendly

Yes

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

High

Route Type

Lollipop


Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop
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Staircase Rapids Loop Description

For a quintessential temperate rainforest experience, the Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Loop is a perfect option. This hike lets you pack in the typical rainforest experience—ferns, mosses, old-growth trees—into a very quick, easy hike. It’s suitable for all levels.

Getting past the ranger station can be half the battle on this hike. Try to arrive early or you may be waiting in line for parking. From the visitor center, take Mini Trail up across the river, staying left. This trail takes you to the Hall of Mosses.

Loop back around Mini Trail and then, at the junction with Hoh River Trail and Spruce Nature Trail, stay right. The loop around the nature trail can be completed either way, and you’ll end up back at this junction. From here, find your way back to the trailhead at the visitor center.

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