Hall of Mosses
Hoh Rain Forest loop
The Route
A short loop passes moss-covered old-growth trees beside the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center.
- Hoh Visitor CenterUpper Hoh Road end
- Forest LoopOld-growth conifers
- Maple GroveMoss-covered maples
- Visitor Center ReturnSeparate from Spruce Nature Trail
Visitor-Center Loop
Hall of Mosses is the 0.8-mile loop from the Hoh Rain Forest visitor-center area at the end of Upper Hoh Road. It passes through old-growth temperate rainforest and a maple grove draped in club moss. The route stays in the lowland forest rather than following the Hoh River toward the mountain interior.
Forest & Neighboring Trails
The Hoh forest includes Sitka spruce, western redcedar, Douglas fir and bigleaf maple, with moss, ferns and fallen logs forming much of the ground-level landscape. Hall of Mosses returns to its visitor-center trailhead. Spruce Nature Trail is a separate 1.2-mile loop reaching Taft Creek and Hoh River; the much longer Hoh River Trail is also separate. Pets are not allowed on these park trails.
Terrain Along the Route
A short initial climb leads to the forest loop and its moss-covered trees.
Approximate guide figures for the named route and endpoint, not a current measured track. Reference Set: 2026-10-23.
Weather
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Access
Hoh Visitor Center, Olympic National Park, WA
Trailhead & Approach
The loop begins beside the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center at the end of Upper Hoh Road.
Parking & Entry
The route guide lists National park entrance fee or accepted pass. This is a reference listing, not a live parking or permit availability check.
Route Choice
Hall of Mosses only, not the Spruce Nature Trail or Hoh River Trail.
Road & Trailhead
Upper Hoh Road leaves US 101 and ends beside the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Hall of Mosses is the short loop here; the Hoh River trail continues into the interior.
Visitor Center Season
NPS describes daily summer opening, winter closure from January into early March, and generally Friday–Sunday spring/fall operation. Staffed opening times are separate from road or trail access.
Source information checked 2026-10-23. Road snapshots are dated separately.
Reports
Upper Hoh Road Conditions
Official road table for the Hoh approach and other Olympic roads.
Recent Trip Reports
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Official Access & Updates
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