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    Sol Duc Falls

    4.8 (36 reviews)

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    Amanda M.

    Beautiful hike Highly recommend taking this hike to experience the beauty of the area. Small parking lot at trailhead. Path is easy to follow. You can walk past the falls to make the hike longer or turn around and hike back.

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    Kim R.

    We recently visited the falls, taking the trail from the campground to the falls and using Lover's Lane trail back to lodge returning to our site....6+ miles. The trails are beautiful, wider from the falls trailhead parking up and around the falls, and narrower on the campground link and on Lover's. The falls are stunning. Compared to most other falls around the PNW Sol Duc stood out to me as unique, with its double drop, the angle of the falls, and gorgeous narrow crevice setting. You can take in the view from multiple perspectives, but I found the direct view into the falling water from the top side boulder area the coolest. This area of endless boulders above the drop is also great to sit down and take a rest before the return trip. Definitely a stunning must-see in Olympic!

    Holly N.

    Great family hike. We went here around Thanksgiving with a 2.5 and 5 year old. It took us awhile, but they were both able to manage with a little bit of adult support. Beautifully maintained trail and lots to look at. Also a great choice if you don't have the time to go into the main part of the National Park if you're staying in Port Angeles.

    Diana C.

    Highly recommend. This was absolutely my favorite waterfall in the park! It's really easy to get to via driving and a short paved trail or via a ~6.5 mile round trip hike from the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.

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    John D.

    Just My Duc In our 2.5 days of reconnoitering Olympic National Park, this was by far my favorite hike of the entire trip. Named after the Sol Duc River ("Sol Duc" means "sparkling waters" in Quileute) that runs through it, the Sol Duc Trail/Falls is utterly fantastic. Maybe it's because I'm a Cali boy, but I found hiking through the snowy trails exhilarating. And so, with that in mind, I'll skip my usual "Good, Meh & Ugly"--since the two latter don't pertain--and just get to the facts: *This was the first--and only section of Olympic National Park that we visited that asked for admission/National Park pass. *Restroom in the parking lot (didn't use it, so I can't comment on the cleanliness) *Trail signs say it's 0.8 miles to the Falls, but it's closer to one mile per my FitBit® GPS. I'm not trying to be pedantic, but just sticking to the facts, ma'am. *Trail is in terrific shape, and there wasn't much of an elevation gain, making this an easy hike. *You can hike out to the Falls from several different trail heads along Sol Duc Rd or from the resort, which is a few miles west, but the easiest and quickest way is to follow the road to where it dead ends at the parking lot/restrooms. TLDR: Definitely a must-see when visiting Olympic National Park. Don't miss out!

    Tiffany Y.

    Sol Duc Falls is a beautiful and very unique waterfall that is worth the visit when you're in Olympic National Park. The walk is not too far (about 1.6 miles round-trip) and you're rewarded with gorgeous falls that we loved seeing in the evening when the crowds had cleared a bit. The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is nearby for another stop during your visit (or if you're staying there in the park).

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    Jennifer J.

    Wow. WOW. W. O. W. Words (and a limited font selection) cannot describe just how AMAZING our trip to Sol Duc falls was this summer! Itching to get out of the house after sheltering-in-place for weeks, my daughter and I packed up the ol' sedan with camping gear, hopped on the ferry and headed to the Olympic Peninsula for some much-needed time away from home. We set up camp in nearby Port Angeles and, the next day, joined friends on a hike to Sol Duc. The road to the trailhead was paved the whole way, and though it's a bit of a drive from Highway 101 it's also very scenic, with plenty of spots along the way to pull over and take in the majestic forest. Soon we arrived at the large trailhead parking lot, where dozens of other cars had already arrived. The trail to the falls was very easy to navigate. There were only a couple of steepish spots but nothing that my hadn't-exercised-in-awhile body couldn't handle. The falls themselves were spectacular. There's a bridge right over them so you can see them from behind, "during" and after their glorious journey over water-ravaged rocks and crevices. There's a pretty good mist coming up from the falls, so things were a little slippery but it wasn't enough to make us wish we'd brought rain gear. Along the way to the falls are various side trails leading to hiking destinations near and far, making me wistful for the ol' days of backpacking through the Olympics with my college friends. This is an amazing beginner-level hike that left me wanting to do way more exploring!

    Michael G.

    This is where to come to see the salmon run upstream. Fantastic. Adequate parking on the roadside, but expect the area to be very crowded.

    Only nature can create something so stunning
    Elisabeth P.

    These waterfalls are a breathtaking sight with an equally rewarding hike out to see them. We took the trailhead from the campground which was about 4 miles round-trip of easy trail. There's ferns out there bigger than us and we had our friends 12 year old convinced that we were in raptor territory..at least that's what it took to keep him from dragging his feet on our family hike. The trail from the campground is not as maintained as the alternate route from the parking lot and there are fallen trees to climb over, washed out areas of the trail, and as I said some serious foliage. We enjoyed the meandering walk through the forest which was mostly shaded and offered respite from the summer sun. It's an easy walk without much of an incline and great for all levels and ages. The falls themselves were beautiful with a gorgeous view from the bridge and the river water was unbelievably clear. There are lots of benches and places to sit and enjoy the view or have a snack. Definitely a worthwhile visit!

    Linda S.

    I've seen 4 waterfalls on my trip in Olympic Natl Park and this is my favorite! From the lush, mossy trees to mushrooms growing everywhere, encounter of banana slugs, wooden bridges, I love this trail. It was a really good workout going up and down. It seemed like forever, but the destination was worth the views and experience. Tip: use deets/bug spray.

    Andrea W.

    Small waterfall, not super amazing but is just a short walk! Lots of people on the trail to see this though.

    Melissa T.

    This was a great 1.6mi out and back trail through the forest (almost completely shaded by the tall green trees). The lot is pretty large - we arrived here around 6:30pm which is pretty late, so there was barely anyone here. But I get the impression that this place might get pretty crowded. There are bathrooms toward the head of the parking lot. If you have to choose between this and Marymere Falls, I would go for Sol Duc Falls. This is based purely on the trail ambiance, not the waterfall. The trail for Sol Duc is much more forested, foggier and easier to walk on (not as muddy, don't have to watch for as many roots). For waterfall views, with Marymere's you're more eye level with the bottom of the falls but you can get a photo of the entire height of the waterfall, whereas with Sol Duc you're looking down over the waterfall. It really feels like you're in a misty, isolated forest here. However, Sol Duc takes longer to drive to, so if you are really pressed for time, Marymere Falls has the advantage as it's closer to the main road.

    Incredible beauty on the path to the falls
    Dawn G.

    Here you will find the type of beauty that can only be seen in a temperate rain forest. The picturesque scenery cannot accurately be captured in photos or video. It is simply "wow." Upon entering the hiking path, I put on my rain poncho because it was, of course, raining during our journey. It was a short hike to the falls, less than a mile, but it took us 30 minutes to get there because we stopped every ten feet to take pictures. Along the hiking path we encountered several groups of people enjoying the same experience. It wasn't crowded but we probably passed 5 or 6 groups heading back. The falls were so pretty and yet powerful. Fantastic photos can be taken from the bridge above it as well as from the hiking paths that flank it. You REALLY need to see this forest in person. Moss covered many of the trees and the foliage was such a wonderfully bright shade of green. The experience was honestly ethereal. The peace and calm that comes over me in this environment cannot be replicated. It's my happy place. If you come here and don't honestly love the experience, I think something may be wrong with you. Seriously, get some help. :-)

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    Nice short hike with great view of falls. Easy hike for most anyone. Good hike for families.

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    Hurricane Ridge - Saw Mt. Baker on the way to Hurricane Ridge

    Hurricane Ridge

    4.7(105 reviews)
    34.1 km

    I enjoyed my day here at Hurricane Ridge. Even the 17 mile drive from Port Angeles was a beautiful…read moredrive. I was able to pull over at a couple of the scenic stops along the way. At an elevation of 5,242 feet, Hurricane Ridge is one of the two most visited areas in Olympic National Park. The Hoh Rainforest is the other one. Activities include hiking, skiing and snowboarding. Some people come up here just for the views. The main visitor center for the park is located at the beginning of the drive on Hurricane Ridge Road in Port Angeles. Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. I drove up here to hike the popular 3.4-mile out-and-back Hurricane Hill Trail. There are other trails in this area including a couple of easy nature trails. The Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge and Visitor Center was sadly destroyed by fire in 2023. The park put a temporary structure in its place with a ranger on site to answer questions. There are shuttles that will take you up here from Port Angeles if you don't want to do the drive. The view of the surrounding mountain range from Hurricane Ridge is amazing. You might see wildlife like Mule Deer wandering around. The entrance stations into Olympic National Park are on Hurricane Ridge Road right after you pass by the Olympic National Park Visitor Center. Sometimes there can be a line of cars at these stations.

    If you are visiting the Olympic National Park, you must visit Hurricane Ridge. The scenery is…read moresurreal and the trail is exceptional. The trail is well paved with lots of room. Be advised the trail is approximately 1 1/2 miles uphill, at approximately 5000 feet elevation, so be prepared for the steep climb.

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    Heart O' The Hills Campground - Heart o the Hills Campground

    Heart O' The Hills Campground

    4.6(7 reviews)
    34.1 km

    Beautiful campground so close to town, yet feels very secluded. We drove through each loop multiple…read moretimes searching out a spot. Best suited to tent camping as a majority of the sites have shorter paved drives that are quite uneven. Would definitely be hard for longer rigs. First come only, and to get your site you must either log into the system (with limited cell service) or write your entire credit card info onto the form and leave it to be processed...no cash. Not so much a fan of that notion. We took the Heart o the Forest trail available from the top loop, although we didn't take it to the end. An out & back, narrow, with lovely trees. Overall a nice forested campground, with loads of sites of varied shapes and sizes and levels of privacy.

    On our tour of the Olympic Peninsula this was our first stop. It made for a great first night and…read moreis just outside of Port Angeles. We arrived late on a weekday night after working a full day on the Eastside. This campground is first come first serve so we couldn't really plan ahead and had to hope there would still be something available. Even though we arrived only a few hours before dark we were able to find a really nice campsite nestled in the woods. There are several loops with nice sized camp sites for both tent and Rv camping. We found a lovely private site that was clean and free of litter and well maintained of debris. Each site is surrounded by gorgeous trees for privacy, mossy rocks, and peaceful forest views. After getting set up we enjoyed a restful and quiet night. The bathrooms were well maintained and there was also water for cleaning our dishes. Each loop seemed to have its own bathroom and garbage sites which was super convenient. We saw several deer, birds, and other little critters on our brief night's stay and look forward to coming back to visit them soon.

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    City Pier - Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!

    City Pier

    4.2(22 reviews)
    35.5 km

    The pier is definitely worth a stroll if you're in the downtown area. There are tons of waterfowl…read moreso it's great for all you birders out there - and you'll get beautiful views of the inner harbor and the Olympic mountains. Apparently the fishing is really great too and the pier is well suited to it. It's located in the heart of downtown on the waterfront near most of PA's shops and restaurants. It's right next to the Wharf which is also worth a visit as it has restaurants and art galleries. There's a map of the historic waterfront trail near the entrance to Hollywood Beach which is also right off to the right of the pier and a nice stroll too. Theres a Marine Science Center which is probably really fun for the kids (was closed when I visited). Alongside the pier there's seating and a covered stage - the city holds a "Concerts on the Pier" series Wednesday nights in the summer. And the pier and stage can even be rented for public events! There's a small-ish parking lot right at the entrance with free, timed parking. But there can be some shady characters milling around in that area so I would recommend keeping an eye on your vehicle and don't leave anything valuable inside.

    Nice place to walk around the waterfront. Some restaurants nearby and the whaft building is pretty…read morecool. Quick stop for food and rest

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    City Pier - Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!

    Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!

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    City Pier - Yikes! Don't think I'd swim at the beach then lol

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    Yikes! Don't think I'd swim at the beach then lol

    Adventures Through Kayaking

    Adventures Through Kayaking

    4.8(47 reviews)
    29.8 km

    Originally booked the 130pm half day sea kayaking tour online. Received a call the next day saying…read morethe 130pm tour was already full for the next few days (not sure why it let me book online then). But luckily I was able to be flexible and switch to the morning tour (they gave me a day's notice). The staff on the phone said it would be much less windy anyway...which definitely turned out to be true and I was so glad for it bc it would've been chilly otherwise! They're doing great on the Covid safety measures as much as possible. Instead of parking at the office and riding a bus to the bay, they just have you either follow the guide in his vehicle with the kayaks or give you an address/coordinates for your gps. It was easy to keep up with our guide. Everyone wore masks until we got into our own individual kayaks. Very easy to practice social distancing in this setting! The office was very easy to find, right off the highway and even has a winery right next door (and was highly recommended by the host at my inn). Plenty of parking everywhere we went. After a brief safety talk and bit of equipment orientation, we launched from a rocky beach in Freshwater Bay and went out into the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. It was absolutely gorgeous weather - sunny and calm and a perfect temperature. The water was insanely clear! We saw jellyfish and kelp crabs and all manner of birds! We even sampled a little bit of the kelp haha! Our guide, Chris, was so knowledgeable and he made the tour interesting and really fun! There's even a little cave you can swoop through if you have one of the smaller kayaks! I highly recommend you bring sturdy water shoes and waterproof camera!

    Absolutely amazing! We kayaked on Lake Crescent and had the best time. Everyone at the shop was so…read morekind getting us ready. Our guide was so much fun and very knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking Lake Crescent was the highlight of our trip! We saw bald eagles, lots of birds, baby geese, and baby ducks!

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