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Deer Lake
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 week ago
The trail to Deer Lake is reported in great shape as of November 1, with no snow encountered until the immediate vicinity of the lake, and only intermittent patches beyond that. The ridgeline above the lake does show more snow. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs were not an issue on November 1 or August 5. Hikers can expect to see numerous mushrooms along the way.
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What hikers ask about Deer Lake
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The trail is reported in great shape as of November 1. While generally clear of snow, intermittent patches are present around the lake and more are visible on the ridgeline above.
Yes, the road is suitable for all vehicles according to reports from November 1 and August 5.
The trail features tree roots and rocks, which can make the hike feel longer and more challenging. No other significant obstacles were reported as of November 1.
Hikers on November 1 noted many mushrooms along the trail and spotted ducks and a kingfisher at the lake.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
The trail is in great shape and snow-free all the way to the lake. You’ll find a few small snow patches around the lake, and more snow is visible along the ridgeline above the lake.Highlights:Lots of ...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
The hike to Deer Lake from Sol.Duc falls is only 3 miles but feels longer cause of elevation gain, tree roots, rocks. When you get back down treat yourself to soak in Sol.Duc hot springs!
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Sol Duc River Trail: two downed logs requiring some effort to climb with overnight packs. Thank you to the rangers out there clearing them as we hiked! Little mud, surprisingly, for hiking in the rain...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Started at 6:15 am we did this as a trail run, the tread is great for running until you turn off to Snoqualmie Lake where you encounter more rocks, roots, brush, multiple blow downs and water over the...
Older14 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
A nice hike in Olympic National Park to an alpine lake. Gorgeous day for a serious uphill hike to the lake. Very busy from the crowded trailhead to the Sol Duc Falls, after that, only saw a few people...
Older14 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
I arrived early to avoid the holiday rush. Trail was as rocky as I’d read so I was grateful for my hiking poles. They helped out on the return. Since I was early there were few people at the lake but ...
Older18 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
The trail to Deer Lake was snow free until the last 100 yards before the bridge at the foot of the lake. The lake itself is still about 50% snow covered. There is still a lot of snow on the banks of t...
Older25 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
The trail was in awesome shape, and the fall colors were absolutely gorgeous! There were tons of ripe huckleberries along the way, and they smelled so sweet in the sun. We had perfect weather, with lo...
Older27 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
14aug2024 ~06:00 "break camp" at Klahowya Campground, ~06:35, i arrived at the Sol Duc Trails parking. It was ~50% full. (and it was full when i got back at ~14:00 .. noticed a few vehicles coming in,...
Older27 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
Hiked the Mink Lake-Deer Lake-Lovers Lane loop, 13.5 miles. Started at the Mink Lake trailhead at Sol Duc Resort at 8 a.m. The trail was in great shape all the way to Little Divide: zero logs and n...