Sol Duc Falls
Sol Duc Falls
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- Grover RPensacola, Florida22,266 contributionsFissure in the Forest Floor for FallsSol Duc Falls is a 1.6 mile round trip trail in Olympic NP with 226 vertical feet that is an out and back terminating on bridge across the creek where you can see a different type of falls. It is the uniqueness of the waterfall that really makes this a quality attraction in the park. The hike is relatively easy through a beautiful, mature forest but no real significance until the falls. Rather than a cliff face drop, like Marymere, here the landscape in the forest is level with a fissure in the rock that drops to the create a sideways fall. You can look at the pictures, but this is one you really have to visit to see in person. It is the unusual nature of the falls that makes this a great attraction for Olympic and one I recommend.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 November 2023
- Claudette CWashington2,611 contributionsBeautiful falls and mossy forestBeautiful trail wandering through mossy trees and vegetation to an incredibly beautiful falls. The trail was dry and surrounding areas were also very dry. The falls were also low. Still a beautiful walk though forestsVisited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 November 2023
- cohomanSammamish, Washington2,391 contributionsWorth the hikeThis was a relatively short hike (1.6 mi round trip) on a well maintained trail. There's no restrooms at the trailhead, but just 1/4 mi back at campground B there are restrooms. The trail has gravel regions, rocks, and tree roots. Not too hard to navigate. You'll pass a nice mossy rock waterfall first before reaching the Sol Duc Falls, which is a beautiful sight. Definitely a nice hike in the Olympic Peninsula National Forest.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 March 2024
- Isabella JPrattville, Alabama74 contributionsReally great hike, but continue on to Lover’s Lane for an even better waterfall with way less people!Very beautiful walk in the forest to a waterfall! The waterfall, although not my favorite in Olympia, was unique to the other falls I’ve seen because you see it from the side. I highly recommend that you counting past the Sol Duc Falls to Lover’s Lane Falls! This was my favorite part of the hike, just 15 minutes (0.3mi) past Sol Duc. This waterfall was so beautiful and had way less tourists, offering a much more peaceful experience.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 19 June 2024
- dreamspeakerMiddleton, Wisconsin540 contributionsPowerful fallsThe hike and the falls were really amazing. On your hike, you will encounter a small waterfall sort of running slowly down some rocks. That is not Sol Duc Falls. A lot of people hiking the day we hiked were fooled by this. Keep going. You will know when you've reached the falls. In June, they were very powerful.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 July 2024
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Crystal B
Tacoma, WA23 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
My favorite thing to see in the Olympic National Forest. A bit of a drive once you Pay the fee for national park ($30/day or $80/yr) until you get to the parking lot for the falls hike. There are several hikes for all age groups. We took the one to the falls just over 1.5 miles each way, with a 2 & 7 year old who navigated the whole thing both ways. So much lush green things to see! Perfect place to scavenger hunt for nature. (Of course only for sight not touching or taking) The falls are so beautiful! It is a bit loud close to the falls (on the bridge over the falls). As you walk farther down the river the noise becomes nature. The rocks, water, moss, trees, everything is so amazing. Wonderful place to take photos and explore the nature of a rainforest in WA state. Highly recommend !!
Written 16 July 2020
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danielhG5303EP
47 contributions
Jul 2020
Short, easy hike with wonderful views at the end. Highly recommend it, especially with a camera. The waterfalls can create a small rainbow when the light hits it just right. I have seen much bigger waterfalls, but they are still beautiful.
Written 17 July 2020
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GoAlong2
Seattle, WA891 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
This is one of my favorite short hikes in Olympic National Park. Just past the Sol Duc Hot Springs, the mostly level trail winds through the forest along a creek. While most of the trails is well groomed, there are a few spots with roots and rocks to navigate, but easy enough to do in tennis shoes. At about 3/4 mile, you are rewarded with views of the falls plunging into a slot canyon. The forest is cool an lush. This is a well traveled trail, so you will meet plenty of people along the way. During our hike most people we masked up for COVID when they passed people.
On the road to the parking area, there is a stop for some cascading waterfalls in the river. Interpretive signs tell you about the river and the forest. It’s a good spot for a picnic too.
On the road to the parking area, there is a stop for some cascading waterfalls in the river. Interpretive signs tell you about the river and the forest. It’s a good spot for a picnic too.
Written 3 August 2020
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Melinda D
San Francisco, CA50 contributions
Jul 2021
The old growth forest is all around you with pine scents and massive tree canopy overhead. Then arriving at the Falls after this journey through the forest is a great high point (watch out for the tree roots webbing through and around the trail). Dramatic gorge channeling the water below and mists bellowing above amidst dense pines.
Go beyond the viewpoint into the tree canopy along the river - very peaceful. A lovely place to take in the beauty of this park.
Go beyond the viewpoint into the tree canopy along the river - very peaceful. A lovely place to take in the beauty of this park.
Written 25 July 2021
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,266 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Sol Duc Falls is a 1.6 mile round trip trail in Olympic NP with 226 vertical feet that is an out and back terminating on bridge across the creek where you can see a different type of falls. It is the uniqueness of the waterfall that really makes this a quality attraction in the park. The hike is relatively easy through a beautiful, mature forest but no real significance until the falls. Rather than a cliff face drop, like Marymere, here the landscape in the forest is level with a fissure in the rock that drops to the create a sideways fall. You can look at the pictures, but this is one you really have to visit to see in person. It is the unusual nature of the falls that makes this a great attraction for Olympic and one I recommend.
Written 6 November 2023
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mariposa67
Arroyo Grande, CA622 contributions
Jul 2021
As soon as we parked in the parking lot here we made reservations for a noon to 1:20pm soak in the hot pools. We then took our time to hike to the Sol Duc Falls which were amazing. Great photo opportunities at the falls and various vistas. Very cool due to the spray from the falls. Then back to the lodge for a quick change into bathing suits and we tried each of the pools. My husband even went into the regular swimming pool with is very cool. ,Life guard is on duty and he answered questions about the water source etc, Had a picnic lunch outside at a table near the cabins and purchased beverages in the lodge entrance.
Written 30 July 2021
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Justin P
Raleigh, NC4,562 contributions
Sept 2022
Sol Duc Falls is a beautiful waterfall that drops in multiple streams into a narrow gorge. Its unique shape makes it an icon of the park and must visit. From the trailhead at the end of Sol Duc Hot Springs Road, it's about 3/4 mile trail through beautiful rainforest to a footbridge over the river at the falls. There are benches and numerous places to view the waterfall from different angles. After visiting this waterfall, we continued on the trail up to Deer Lake, passing several more waterfall on Canyon Creek.
Written 28 October 2022
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TheLongLongTrailer
Hartsburg, MO699 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
I passed the falls on my way to hike the high divide trail. They are nice, but not worth the lengthy drive to get to the trail up to them. Unless you’re staying at the resort or hiking the trail, it might not be worth it to you, but the 0.8 mile walk to them is nice.
Written 8 August 2020
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA1,018 contributions
May 2022
If you are pressed for time and can only pick one waterfall to visit, Sol Duc is the better experience than Marymere. Sol Duc is a little less crowded because it sits at the back of a few mile road off the main path and it is behind a fee station. It is also a more visually appealing waterfall. Pictures don't really capture the views you'll get in real life. It is a high volume waterfall and cuts a uniquely narrow chasm from the falls. Marymere is a more conventional looking falls, but you probably haven't seen many quite like Sol Duc. You'll also find a few other trails to explore and a hot springs resort.
Written 13 June 2022
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redhead_roaming
Seattle, WA2,858 contributions
Oct 2019
We did the Marymere and Madison Creek Falls and Sol Duc Falls was definitely our favorite. The walk is really nice and beautiful. It's less than 2 miles round trip and we were done in about 50 minutes. We started the hike around 12:30 (so, probably most people were at lunch) and the parking lot was pretty full but we were able to grab a spot. When we left at 1:20, there were a bunch of cars circling the parking lot. Nearby, there's another parking lot but it says it's for the boaters... not sure if that's monitored or not...
Dogs are not allowed on the trails.
Dogs are not allowed on the trails.
Written 1 January 2020
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HI,
You wrote that there are no dogs allowed. I pan traveling with my dogs and wanted to make sure as i saw several sites that say that dogs are allowed. Was there a sign?
Thanks,
Maria
Written 30 March 2017
dogs are not allowed on the trails within Olympic National Park. This is to protect the wildlife, dogs and yourself. Most National Parks have the same rule.
Written 24 August 2018
Trying to plan our time. Did you do both Hurricane Ridge and Sol Duc Falls the same day? Is that a good idea?
Written 14 August 2016
A Tripadvisor member
We did. We did hurricane ridge at lunchtime. Hiked the shorter hikes at lunchtime and did some photography. Our plan was to head towards Forks and sol Duc falls was on the way. We spent 2-3 hours on hurricane ridge and about 2 hours to/from the falls.
Written 16 August 2016
Francisco Q
Puerto Rico
Will it be possible to photograph the bald eagles in this area?; if not, what others area are recommended?
Written 10 March 2016
We are wanting to hike Lover's Loop on 2/21. Is the road back to the trail head open then? What is condition of trail
Written 17 February 2016
All,
Just want to know if I can take a stroller with 8 months old to to fall site.
thanks and appreciate,
Raees
Written 9 September 2015
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