10 Best trails near Sol Duc Falls

Best trails near Sol Duc Falls

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Want to check out Sol Duc Falls from the trail? Good news: 11 trails will you get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking trails. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, run, or explore the outdoors in other ways, AllTrails has 21 scenic trails in the Sol Duc Falls area. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails through Sol Duc Falls are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.

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#1 - Sol Duc Falls Trail

The parking lot for the trailhead is at the very end of Sol Duc Hot Springs Road. This is a nice gentle and short hike through old-growth forest to a beautiful three-prong waterfall that comes from the Sol Duc River and captures rainbows in the spray. You will pass over a few spring-fed and snow runoff creeks along the way. Sol Duc Falls rages under a wooden bridge and the hike has a wooden platform at the end of the trail - a nice place to sit and enjoy the view!

#2 - Lovers Lane, B-Loop, and Sol Duc Nature Trail Loop

This trail takes you on a tour through a beautiful Pacific rain forest that includes some very cool bridges.

Make sure to check the conditions of roads and facilities before you visit at the National Park Service's website https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

#4 - High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Loop

High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Loop is a popular multi-day backpacking trip. With Sol Duc Falls, Heart Lake and views of Mount Olympus, Blue Glacier, Hoh River and the Seven Lakes Basin— this hike is truly awe inspiring. Expect to come across local wildlife such as black bears. Most people choose to do this hike counterclockwise, but it can be done either way. Olympic National Park provides a limited number of permits for overnight campers. Without advanced planning, obtaining a...

#5 - High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin

This loop trail is the best way to experience Olympic National Park in Washington. It is a great backpacking/camping route since there are many campgrounds along the loop. You can enjoy a beautiful hike through the lush forest, along the ridgeline, and past beautiful lakes, taking in the serene surroundings and views of the cascade. The trail is rich in fauna and flora, providing opportunities to spot bears and elks.

#6 - Lunch Lake Trail

This route begins from the parking lot at the end of Sol Duc Hot Springs Road and leads to Lunch Lake in Olympic National Park. It’s a beautiful hike through an ancient forest featuring a three-prong waterfall from the Sol Duc River that captures rainbows in the spray. Along the way, you'll encounter spring-fed and snow-runoff creeks, lakes, small ponds, and campsites. It’s a challenging hike recommended for experienced and well-equipped hikers. Be prepared for a remote area with steep...

#7 - Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail to Appleton Pass Trail

This is a magnificent trail in Olympic National Park. It winds through a variety of terrain, offering breathtaking views of the Sol Duc River, and meanders through towering forests. About half of the trail is rocky and rooted, so proper hiking shoes are recommended. Be mindful of bears, particularly in the Sol Duc River section on the north side of the loop. The trail starts from the Sol Duc Trailhead, where parking is available.

#8 - High Divide Trail and Cat Basin Primitive Trail to Swimming Bear Lake

#9 - Little Divide Loop, Mink Lake

#10 - Deer Lake and Little Divide Trail

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Trail reviews for Sol Duc Falls

LeShea Kennell

Dec 31, 2024

CLOSED as of December 31, 2024

Sol Duc Falls Trail

Andrew Falcon

Oct 26, 2024•Hiking

Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Awesome, easy incline, not so muddy, great views. Do it !

Parking: Permit required, Free, Medium lot

Lovers Lane, B-Loop, and Sol Duc Nature Trail Loop

Patrycja Arundel

Dec 1, 2024

Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat views

Beautiful trail. It’s actually about 8 miles to get to the lake and back. About 2.5 hours into the hike, we found more and more hard snow on the trail. Deer Lake was surrounded by snow-covered pines and it was magical. There were a few fallen trees on the trail, including one that fell during our hike. No people past the waterfalls. We had the trail all to ourselves.

Deer Lake Trail

Jack Welsh

Oct 12, 2024•Hiking

Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Beautiful trail. Great views the whole way. Started at 630 finished about 1730. Skipped the hoh lake portion...21 miles is plenty for a day trip for me. Saw 4 black bears in total. Must do hike in WA

Difficulty: Hard

High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Loop

Julian Garcia

Sep 28, 2024•Hiking

Great views

Saw 12 bears, lots of mushrooms, and endless huckleberries. Rangers were nice too.

High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin

Halle Brem

Sep 10, 2024

Great conditionsGreat views

We hiked to the lunch lake overlook and back in about 8 hours (did not hike down to lunch lake). This is a beautiful view, however, in hindsight we probably would have done the whole seven lakes basin over just lunch lake. The hike up would have felt more worth it to see more than just lunch lake. Another hiker also informed us that the descent when you do the whole loop is much more gradual than the rocky descent coming back the way we came. Overall, still a great hike but worth considering the whole loop if you’ve got the time!

Lunch Lake Trail

Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Sol Duc Falls?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sol Duc Falls. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Sol Duc Falls?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sol Duc Falls is Sol Duc Falls Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 6,690 reviews. This trail is 1.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 259 ft.

What is the longest trail near Sol Duc Falls?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sol Duc Falls is Mount Carrie: High Divide Trail Route. This trail is estimated to be 29.1 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sol Duc Falls?

Sol Duc Falls: With an ascent of 9,832 ft, Mount Carrie: High Divide Trail Route has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Loop with 6,197 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sol Duc Falls?

The most popular and difficult trail near Sol Duc Falls is High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Loop with a 4.8-star rating from 881 reviews.