About
Length (round trip)1.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadEnd of Sol Duc Road
SurfaceLevel forest path with a wooden bridge
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country; the rainforest and coast work year round if you accept the rain. Hurricane Ridge road can close in winter storms.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek🌲 Old growth

Perhaps the most picturesque waterfall in Olympic, Sol Duc Falls is a treat - a big reward for a fairly easy hike. From the parking lot at the end of the road, the walk through old-growth forest to cascading Sol Duc Falls is just .8 of a mile (1.3 km) and relatively level. Please enjoy the falls from the designated viewing areas, so you don't take an unexpected swim!

Tips
Easy and level through beautiful old growth. The bridge below the falls gives the classic shot. Extend to the Lover's Lane loop for a quieter six miles.
Location

End of Sol Duc Road

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