Seattle: Sol Duc Falls Loop
This romantic 6.1-miler follows Lovers Lane Trail to four waterfalls and countless cool swimming holes set in the deep forests of Olympic National Park.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 10.1
Waypoints
SDF001
Location: 47.9696006774902, -123.866317749023
Trailhead located on W side of parking lot; turn L onto Lovers Lane
SDF002
Location: 47.9696655273438, -123.86661529541
Turn L @ Y; trek into mossy old-growth forest
SDF003
Location: 47.9643173217773, -123.862297058105
Rapids roar down the Soleduck River on L
SDF004
Location: 47.9531021118164, -123.848495483398
Two girthy firs bookend the trail
SDF005
Location: 47.9472274780273, -123.833679199219
Bridge over unnamed falls. Side trip: Walk up small creek to Hidden Lake
SDF006
Location: 47.9508285522461, -123.827186584473
Test your balance on the long tree bridge over small falls
SDF007
Location: 47.9509925842285, -123.821838378906
Unnamed falls across the Soleduck pours into a large pool
SDF008
Location: 47.95068359375, -123.821083068848
L @ T; quick view of Sol Duc Falls
SDF009
Location: 47.9516181945801, -123.820083618164
Turn L after bridge over Sol Duc Falls; ideal picnic spot and photo op ahead
SDF010
Location: 47.9535827636719, -123.833000183105
L @ fork onto River Trail
SDF011
Location: 47.9668350219727, -123.858451843262
Continue on trail behind amphitheater
SDF012
Location: 47.969482421875, -123.863166809082
Turn L over bridge to parking lot
