Sol Duc Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 48 ft high | Washington
1.6 mi round trip
200 ft
Easy
Sol Duc Falls Hike at a Glance
The Sol Duc Falls hike is 1.6 mi round trip with 200 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 48 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,120 ft |
| Distance | 1.6 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 200 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 360 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.6 mi distance and 200 ft of gain for this hike are verified (wta.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Sol Duc Falls
Sol Duc Falls is a waterfall in Washington, about 48 feet high, on land managed by Olympic National Park. Its height is from wta.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Sol Duc Falls Trail: 1.6 miles round trip with about 200 feet of elevation gain, from Sol Duc River Trailhead. Distance from wta.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs are not allowed. (wta.org)
- In the winter, the road is closed at the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, which adds 1 1/2 miles to the hike. (waterfallsnorthwest.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Olympic National Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Sol Duc Falls?
The Sol Duc Falls Trail to Sol Duc Falls is 1.6 miles round trip with about 200 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Sol Duc Falls hike start?
It starts from Sol Duc River Trailhead.
How tall is Sol Duc Falls?
Sol Duc Falls is about 48 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Sol Duc Falls trail?
Dogs are not allowed.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Sol Duc Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wta.org
- Distance
- wta.org
- Falls height
- wta.org
- Falls location
- waterfallsnorthwest.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Sol Duc Falls.