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    Jason Z.

    Sol Duc Falls is a bit underwhelming if you've been to similar falls in northern US / Canada but is very cool if you haven't seen similar sights. It's probably one of the top tourist attractions inside the park. I personally felt it was a bit overrated for the drive and the falls are nice to look at but you are surrounded by tourists.

    Sol duc falls (end of the trail) :)
    Stephanie W.

    This is a lovely hike, about a mile each way to the falls. I personally found it pretty easy, but if you have less stamina or arthritis (ie my mother), it's a little challenging. Nevertheless - she was able to do it ok! She just had to stop for a couple breaks along the way. The entire trail is very scenic, there are many cool trees and vegetation plus streams and little bridges along the way, so great for pics! The falls are ofc magical as well. PLEASE heed the park sign's warnings and don't climb the railings, it's so dangerous :( people have gotten killed doing that. But if you keep to where you're supposed to, this trail is absolutely very safe :) The car park is a good size. I came on a Tuesday around 8am, and we had no trouble getting a spot, but this is a famous trail: we noticed on the way out that there were no spots left. Someone immediately took ours when we drove off, so plan accordingly! And ofc they have some NPS bathrooms available here, glorified portapotties in the little cubicle rooms, and hand sanitizer available but no running water.

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    Travis T.

    The hike to Sol Duc Falls was another enjoyable hike that I did while visiting Olympic National Park. Sol Duc Valley in Olympic National Park is a pretty area that has towering evergreens. The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is also in this valley. The Sol Duc Trail to the falls is a two-mile drive from the resort and is a easy hike to do. The trail itself is less than a mile long and is shaded with a dense forest canopy. After you cross over a small stream on a bridge, you will see the waterfall tumbling over moss-covered rocks. There are many ways to view Sol Duc Falls. It splits into four channels that cascades 48-feet into a narrow canyon. At certain times of the day, you can see rainbows in the mist surrounding the falls. I was able to take photos of many angles of these falls with my camera. I just wished I had my tripod with me. After spending time here at Sol Duc Falls, you have the option to continue your hike to Deer Lake or turn around and go back to the parking lot.

    Loved this hike. It was easy and not challenging for the members of our group. We enjoyed the walk through the woods and the beautiful falls once we arrived! We would do this hike again.

    Terri C.

    A magical forest awaits if you do this hike to the falls. Sol Duc came up as an option for a quick hike when we visited Olympic NP for the first time this weekend. Unsurprisingly, it was raining on the day that we went, but that didn't stop us as we were prepared with umbrellas and rain gear. Walking on the trail was so zen with all the mossy trees and rainfall. From the parking lot, it was a little over a mile to the lovely falls. The trail is fairly flat, but you should have waterproof shoes to make your trip easier. I would highly recommend this trek to see the sparkling water (that's what Sol Duc means in Quileute--this is Native Land, after all.)

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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!

    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.

    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.

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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

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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

    Hurricane Ridge

    4.6
    (109 reviews)
    34.1 km

    There is parking up on the Ridge. So that was great. The hike can be easy or hard. You can choose…read moreto go up the hills or down the hills. It was cool and we had a nice breeze. The views are beautiful, it's a National Park so Veterans and military retirees get in Free! I recommend going early because when we left there was about 50 cars waiting to get in!

    Better late than never! We made it to the Hurricane Ridge hike on 8/12/25 between 10am-12pm and it…read morewas too hot for me with barely any shade up top and throughout our way down. I would recommend going sooner 7-8am starting time. We camped the night before at HEART O' THE HILLS Campground without prior reservation. It was a quick drive up top to Hurricane Ridge the next morning for our hike. The hike didn't live up to our expectations. Not much to see and not much shade anywhere. Some decent views up top but you can get much better views without hiking up this way. What I appreciate is wheelchair accessible trails up to certain areas of the trail! Plenty of free parking areas up top. For me personally, the views, the landscape, the scenery aren't worth the hype and planning for me to make a trip out here during the second week of August. There are better choices for hikes elsewhere and in the next state, Oregon. The HEART O' THE HILLS campground was nice option for camping and I do appreciate they still offer spots without reservations as it should be as first comes first served instead of let people hoarding them way ahead of time because they have the means to do so and preventing available spaces for true camping spirit. The restroom was cleaned and maintained.

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    City Pier

    City Pier

    4.1
    (23 reviews)
    35.5 km

    Located on the waterfront. Port Angeles as a whole does a poor job in profiting off of the tourism…read moreas a small town / city; it needs to learn from Colorado and Banff on how to spruce up your streets to be more friendly and encourage tourists to spend more money on shops and food. There was a decent homeless population hanging out along the beach and we didn't feel the most safe while walking around outside of the two main streets.

    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.

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    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!!
    Views of the Wharf from the pier
    Views of the Wharf from the 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
    Olympic National Park

    Olympic National Park

    4.8
    (214 reviews)
    34.1 km

    1. This review is for Marymere Falls Trail which was a ~1.8 miles round trip that took ~1 hour to…read morecomplete. This was short and easy hike with a spectacular rainforest and waterfall in Olympic National Park, Washington. Trail was mostly a flat dirt path that becomes an incline up the stairs towards the waterfall. If you're used to Oregon waterfalls, Marymere Falls would be considered somewhat dry. Make a detour to the Lake Crescent docks for some stunning views! Beware of yellowjackets; randomly got stung near the ankle in the forest. Limited parking area at the trailhead. Restroom available at the parking lot. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/FPgMOt1G5tk 2.This review is for Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge which was a ~3.5 miles round trip that took ~2 hour to complete. Located 1 hour from Marymere Falls Trail, Hurricane Hill was a strenuous hike with stunning views of the surrounding mountains in Olympic National Park, Washington. Trail was mostly paved with steep inclines towards the top with little to no shade. Parking can be a nightmare. Small parking lot at the trailhead; additional small parking lot 0.25 miles away and larger parking lot 1+ miles away. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/0bxivXIqy4A

    Olympic NP is very diverse, you get the mountain ranges on the north side, the lush rainforest in…read morethe southwest and the classic PNW coastline all in one park. We actually enjoyed some of the less crowded spots more than the main attractions. Parking can be very limited, so it's worth it to arrive very early, especially during peak season. Since there isn't a road cutting through the park, plan your accommodations accordingly to reduce driving each day. The dinning options are subpar in the area, and businesses close very early. It's a good idea to plan your meals ahead of time and have snacks on hand.

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    Rime ice along the trails! I love how sharply geometric is looks - reminds me of the Fortress of Solitude from Superman LOL! (Jan 2025)
    Rime ice along the trails! I love how sharply geometric is looks - reminds me of the Fortress of Solitude from Superman LOL! (Jan 2025)
    This is hair ice!!! It's actually quite rare and has been so interesting to see it all over the trails! (Jan 2025)
    This is hair ice!!! It's actually quite rare and has been so interesting to see it all over the trails! (Jan 2025)
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    Olympic Hot Springs

    Olympic Hot Springs

    3.6
    (28 reviews)
    19.6 km

    Firstly, several of these reviews are for the wrong hot springs. If a review mentions a restaurant,…read moreor a resort, or a time slot, they are referring to the SOL DUC hot springs, not these ones. Also, the reviews that mention that the hike is easy are all outdated! It's a slog to get there! The Olympic hot springs are a 12 mile hike mostly uphill. It used to be a much shorter hike but about five years ago the road washed out and you now have to hike an extra 8 miles... 12 miles total... one way. It's a slog! The springs themselves, while pretty, are shallow, muddy, slimy, and overall pretty gross. The signs warn of fecal bacteria. If you're hoping to hike 12 miles to soak in pristine pools, think again. Nudity is common. If anyone is actually using the hot springs, they will likely be nude. Get over it!! Let the nudists have their place... and 12 miles deep in the woods is a nice place to be nude. You might also see nudists hiking or biking on the trail to the hot springs. It's not common but does happen occasionally. Just smile and say hi! The hike starts off easy on a paved road for about 3/4 of a mile. Then you have to use a single-track dirt bypass trail that is steep and rooty. If you're using a bike you'll be pushing and carrying it over things. Then you're put back on an old paved road again. It's another 2 miles to the Glines Canyon overlook which is fun to see. Then it's another 5 miles on the same road, but now 100% uphill and sometimes steep, just to reach the trailhead. Once at the trailhead, you're already over 8 miles into it and you have another 2.5 or so to hike... bikes not allowed. You have to park at the Madison Falls parking lot. You're supposed to have a National Park pass.

    Enchanted springs in enchanted forest, I have camped here quiet a bit when in college…read more Most special hot springs on earth to me. Hike is fun not too strenuous

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    Mileage once at the trailhead. This is AFTER already hiking over 8 miles uphill.
    Mileage once at the trailhead. This is AFTER already hiking over 8 miles uphill.
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    Hot Spring
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    Robin Hill Farm County Park

    Robin Hill Farm County Park

    4.0
    (4 reviews)
    48.6 km

    I was in Sequim Washington visiting my aunt well also training for a 10K for suicide prevention and…read moredepression awareness. Being the explore that I am, I used a combination of -yelp and Google to find parks near me. I was excited to find that there was a park 3 miles from my aunts house. I asked to borrow her car and away I went. When I arrived, I found a small parking lot. I noticed cut outs in the woods that resembles trailheads, but not many markings. I happened upon a trail head board, where I was able to pull a trifold brochure with map out of the case. From what I can tell, this series of foot, bicycle, and horse paths is maintained by volunteers. The trails are easy to spot, but not all have signage Or names. I noticed That's some of the posts had numbers, but that really means nothing unless you have a copy of the map. At some junctions, you are left to wonder where the path will lead and whom it is intended for. Summer designated foot only, summer horses only, and some are shared use. I used my Fitbit to track my GPS, so I can upload a map with my review, but I very much felt like Hansel wandering the dark forest. There are many beautiful trees, some great signage and points of interest for foliage in centuries. the brush is trimmed fairly well and it's pretty easy to find yourself alone on a path. During my run, I encountered walkers, the folks on horse back, mountain bikers, and even Charlie Brown's Christmas tree, Complete with ornaments. As I stopped to take a photo, I could hear something breathing nearby. It certainly was not a human. It sounded like a horse, but as I stood still, I heard no other movement and could see no horses, so I'm not 100% sure what the creature was. I read another review that said someone happened upon a coyote. Little red riding hood happened upon a wolf, but being Hantzel, I'm not so sure who was stocking me.Oh, and I found the witch's table in a clearing on a path, which let me know that I was indeed in the dark forest. The hours to the small park are 8 AM to dusk. There is no running water but there is one single Porta potty at the main trail head. They also provide doggy bags and a 5 gallon bucket that serves as the trashcan for the doggie Doodoo. The Porta potty was pretty well-maintained, the log shows that it's cleaned every 1 to 2 weeks. Being Covid, I was disappointed that the hand sanitizer was empty. All in all it was a pretty good run/walk in the woods. Be prepared for hills. There are many. My weaving loop in the woods was just under 3 miles, but I'm certain there's more to discover. I didn't travel all of the trails, in fact when I returned to the parking lot I discovered another path that had been blocked by a horse trailer when I arrived. four stars for the confusing intersections and lack of signage on many of the paths. Would I run this trail again? Yes. would I recommend this trail for someone to explore alone? Yes, if you are good at directions, not in a hurry, have your phone and GPS handy, just in case, and or if you bring plenty of breadcrumbs to drop along the way like Hantzel and Gretel.

    Nice wooded wide trails! Great for younger kids or those looking for a fairly easy walk. Some…read moretrails are shared with horses and dogs are permitted on leash! Enjoy!

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    Found this bridge on the foot trail.
    Found this bridge on the foot trail.
    Robin Hill Farm County Park
    Robin Hill Farm County Park

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    Sol Duc Falls - hiking - Updated August 2026

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