1.6 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-211 ft
Descent
2,036 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,929 ft
Altitude min
1,965 ft
Altitude start
1,962 ft
Altitude end
-25.7%
Grade max
40%
Grade min
4,088 ft
Distance climb
3,691 ft
Distance down
640 ft
Distance flat

An easy round trip hike to picturesque Sol Duc Falls.

Detailed Description
Sol Duc Falls is a 2 mile less popular easy route located near Port Angeles Washington. This hike only route and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 209 ft with a max elevation of 2,036 ft then descends -211 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    50 min 36 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,929 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,965 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,962 ft
  • Climb
    209 ft
  • Descent
    -211 ft
  • Grade max
    -25.7%
  • Grade min
    40%
  • Distance climb
    4,088 ft
  • Distance down
    3,691 ft
  • Distance flat
    640 ft

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  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    9

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Sol Duc Falls.
  2. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  3. Walk west on Sol Duc Falls.
  4. Continue for 1 kilometer.
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