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6. The Sol Duc Falls Hike
If you’d prefer an easy hike, try this 2.25-mile hike. It has a total ascent of just 320 feet and might take an hour to finish. For those not in the know, Sol Duc Falls is a striking waterfall that is found deep amidst Olympic National Park’s temperate rainforest.
Hop in your car and take the well-marked Sol Duc Road to its end. Park in the parking lot there. From there it’s just a comparatively quick round-trip walk to the wonderful waterfall.
7. Hike High Divide Trail and the Seven Lakes Basin Loop
Up for a challenge? This strenuous hike has a total distance of 19 miles and a total ascent of 5,000 feet, this hike requires between 10 to 14 hours to complete. In fact, you may wish to make an overnight backpacking trip out of this one.
You begin this adventure at striking Sol Duc Falls. From there, you hike past distinctive Deer Lake and head into the subalpine region. You will see a total of seven lovely lakes on this hike and might even see black bears and other assorted local wildlife as well. If you do decide to camp overnight on this trek you will have to get a permit ahead of time and be sure you know all the precautions to take when you camp anywhere that bears may bed down too.
The Best Hikes Along the Picturesque Pacific Coastline
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