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Top 5 Things to do in Packwood, United States
Packwood in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Bars & Clubs. Discover best things to do in Packwood with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Packwood
1. Blue Spruce Saloon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Lissa M - Kent, Washington
We walked in to a packed pub tonight, to find the U.W./Stanford football game on the big screens. And we got the last table in the place. We found this place a couple of years ago, and it's still good... maybe even better. We kept it simple and ordered beer and burgers; I've never seen a place this packed with such good service. I was impressed!
2. High Rock Trail
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
A 3.6-mile trail offering views of several mountains.
Reviewed By Gina M - Zephyrhills, Florida
The High Rock Trail can be trying to find a needle in a haystack. I would also suggest taking a rental car so you don't tear your car up, but once you find the trailhead (and locals can help you), it is so breathtaking. Backpacker Magazine calls it a "quadburner," and they are correct. Pack trekking poles to save your knees. The view from the top is spectacular and be sure to sign the register. It's not for small children or people who have a fear of heights. We loved it, and you can see the small house your are hiking to from the parking lot. Take a photo because NO ONE will believe it's only a mile and half up to it. We loved it!!!!
3. Grove of the Patriarchs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
A grove of red cedar and Douglas fir trees, some over 1,000 years old.
Reviewed By rockyjoe - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Grove of the Patriarchs is a grove of old growth trees and is located in the southeastern part of Mount Rainer National Park. To get there follow the road past the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center and turn left onto Stevens Canyon Road. Parking is available in the area on the right, near the Eastside Trail. This National Park is open year round and is very busy on weekends in the summer. This old growth has trees that are as much as 1,000 years old and over 200 feet tall. At least one western red cedar is nearly 50 feet in circumference.
I visited this amazing grove of massive trees with my wife on a Saturday afternoon in early September and really enjoyed hiking among these old giants. They are not as big as the Giant Sequoias in California but they are still amazing. To see them we made the easy, 1.5 mile loop trail that brings you literally right next to the trees. We had to cross the suspension bridge over the Ohanapecosh River to reach the trees. It is not easy to cross this bridge as only one person at a time can cross and each side is supposed to take turns (but not everyone knows that). This grove is very popular and it was hard to find a parking spot near the trail head. In addition, there were lots of people walking on the Patriarchs Trail.
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Overall I really enjoyed visiting this old grove of trees and highly recommend that you do the short hike and see them when visiting this fantastic National Park. I will definitely be back to see these cool trees on my next visit to Mount Rainer National Park.
4. White Pass Country Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Brinkely47 - Allegan, Michigan
More than pleasantly surprised at the collection of historical items from the Packwood area of Washington from mining to agriculture to artifacts from the founders of this city at the Gateway to Mt. Ranier. A converted grade school has been converted to this interesting and educations museum and the $2 cost of admission is a bargain compared to the $15 charges I have paid for other museums that are not as well organized or identified. Don't pass this one by if you want to learn how an early trading post in the middle of the Mt. Ranier, Mt, St. Helens area came to become the Gateway to Mt. Ranier.
5. Backbone Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
A 1.25-mile trail leading to a secluded swimming hole.
Reviewed By ochiaidra - Kawasaki, Japan
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