Signs describe the early home steading and development of the mineral springs. The Nisqually Vista Trail , beginning just south of the Visitor Center, leads to an overlook above the Nisqually Glacier. Pick up a trail guide from the box at the top of the staircase above the parking lot. Although not accessible to wheelchairs, this trail is used by many families with strollers. Active wheelchair users with helpers can reach the lower meadows by way of a steep paved ramp leading from the main trail head at the upper parking lot.
Upper trails are very steep.
The Grove of the Patriarchs Trail leads 1 mile round trip to an island in the Ohanapecosh River and a grove of ancient trees. Signs en route explain the forest environment. Although not accessible to wheelchairs, this trail is used by many families with strollers. The Ohanapecosh Hot Springs Trail begins and ends at the Ohanapecosh Campground, behind the Visitor Center. Round trip distance is .5 mile.