![]() Once we made it, the Globetrotters indeed agreed that it was the best of the four, so if you truly want to save their leg power just for one walk, this is it! There are several interesting smaller falls and fallen logs on the way to the almighty and powerful Sol Duc Fall (small stop at the first set of falls about 15 minutes in thinking that’s it – keep going!) It is an undulating trail through a relatively good grade path (not stroller or wheelchair accessible, though). It is indeed a beautiful walk, and one of the best hiking trails in Washington, but we’d suggest tackling it with fresh morning legs. We had a false sense of ambition after just completing the Marymere Falls trail that we’d just squeeze in Sol Duc too before heading to the beach! Oh dear, parenting 101 fail. It is 0.8 miles one way, 1.6 miles back, so you are looking at least an hour with small kids. The walk is incorrectly described in some spots as 0.8 miles – but we wrongly calculated this as RETURN. Stay: Ideal for staying at the Lake Crescent Lodgeor the Log Cabin & RV Campgrounds Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail – A More Challenging Walk for Younger Children (1.6 miles)Īlthough we’ve said it’s more challenging, we certainly wouldn’t discount Sol Duc Falls from your Olympic Peninsular agenda with kids. This last ascent is more challenging so make sure little ones haven’t used up all their energy on the flat! The reward is spectacular though to see the highest falls in Olympic National Park at 90-foot tall. Little ones who love skimming rocks and taking their shoes off will love the stop here or keep trekking upwards for the final stretch, which needs a bit more uphill leg work and balance. ![]() ![]() The start of the trail is flat, taking you through some incredible tall timber and old-growth forest before coming to a stream. You are really only looking at about 10 to 15 minutes of walking, plus the time to observe the falls.Ĩ Incredible Things to Do on the Olympic Peninsula with Kids If you’re looking for a super easy trail that even the smallest of tots can tackle on their own, as well as being wheelchair accessible, this is the one we’d start with. This post is part of our Pacific North West Road Trip series Madison Falls – The Easiest Waterfall Walk in Olympic National Park (0.3 miles) We’ll also uncover a few more hidden gems that you can see seasonally or with a little more leg power. Here, we will share with you four reasonably easy to access waterfalls to encourage little legs to keep moving on your next trip to the Olympic National Park. The unique and biodiverse Olympic National Park in Washington, USA, certainly doesn’t disappoint when it comes to waterfall trails, many of which are easily accessible with kids in tow. When picking out our State and National Park trails, we always look for a walk with the possibility of water exploration and especially waterfalls to admire en route. Kids are always more motivated to hit the trails when there’s something exciting to see at the end. Hike on an easy trail 0.8 miles, just past the rebuilt CCC era Canyon Creek Shelter (aka Sol Duc Shelter) and you will see (and hear) the falls, viewable up close on a bridge crossing the Sol Duc River.A family guide to visiting the beautiful waterfalls of Wahington’s Olympic Peninsula Drive approximately 14 miles up the road to the parking lot at the Sol Duc Trailhead. Winter viewing may require a snowshoe hike as Sol Duc Resort and road close during the snowy off season.ĭrive west from Fairholm on Highway 101 approximately 1.8 miles to the road for Sol Duc Hot Springs. In the rainy season and early spring runoff this falls can be spectacular as it thunders beneath your feet. In contrast to most falls on the Olympic Peninsula, this one is viewed from above stream level. Sol Duc falls is a stunning signature falls of national prominence in Olympic National Park. This is a great year-round falls. ![]() Old-growth forest, subalpine lakes, and snowy peaks populate the Sol Duc landscape, while the Sol Duc River serves as a key highway for coho salmon, running through the valley and ascending to the lakes and headwaters in the surrounding mountains.
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