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Sol Duc Falls
Olympic Peninsula
updated 4 weeks ago
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The Sol Duc Falls trail is reported to be in good condition with no snow and no bugs as of late August 2026. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles. Parking may fill up by 9 AM, as noted in a report from August 27. Visitors describe the trail as having negligible elevation changes, making it suitable for shorter hikes, and highlight the lush forest and a spectacular payoff at the end.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Parking lot filling up by 9. Gorgeous lush forest. Perfect length hike for little legs. Lots of interesting flora on the way. Spectacular payoff at the end.
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We got to Sol Duc Campground a little after 5pm, so decided to check this one out after getting the tent set up. A super enjoyable stretch, with the elevation changes being near negligible. Falls are ...
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Where to even begin about a magnificent, most picturesque backpacking trip I've ever been on.I suppose I'll start with the parking lot- FULL at 10am. On a Saturday with great weather it was to be expe...
Older2 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...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Very easy hike for the majority of people. Lots of others on the trail and gorgeous views at the end. Some steps required. No solo hiking because of cougar sightings.
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
A short hike with just a slight elevation which was a nice warm up hike in the early morning. I arrived around 6:30 AM. There were 2 other cars in the parking lot. It was very peaceful, trail was in g...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
While driving out to the Hoh, we did a side trip to see how the Sol Duc River was flowing through the falls. With the spring runoff, the flow over the edge into the slot canyon was pretty spectacular....
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
This is very popular and easily accessible. It's about 15 miles from the main highway. This is one area of ONP where you have to pay to enter (or have a pass).The trail starts from parking lot. The...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Raining heavy when I left the trailhead at 11:00 . The parking lot was a quarter full.A quick hike up to the falls is well worth the views and the bridge over the gorge is awesome too. Lots of people ...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Woke up in the campground loop A to light snow fall. The trail starting at the campground states 3 miles to the falls and the first mile was easy to navigate with magical flurries of snow floating slo...