Sol Duc Falls
This is a great hike but certainly won't get me any respect from climbers. You can take the trail to the summit and back in about 16.5 miles. I think it used to shorter but they have closed the more direct trail to the summit so you have to go around to the south side. For an extra 2.5 miles you can make a loop out of it which I highly recommend because the best views are from the High Divide from Bogachiel Peak to Heart Lake. Here are a few photos, enjoy!
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Sol Duc Falls |
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Deer Lake |
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Seven Lakes Basin |
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Lorri on the summit of Bogachiel Peak with Olympus in the background |
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Hiking on the High Divide |
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Looking back at Bogachiel Peak and Seven Lakes Basin |
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Mount Carrie from the High Divide |
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Heart Lake |
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References:
100 Classic Hikes in Washington; Ira Spring and Harvey Manning; Pages 236-237
