Trip Highlights:
The trail to Sol Duc Falls begins beyond the Sol Duc Hot Springs and Resort, at the end of the road. The impressive Sol Duc Hotel once stood at the site of the current hot springs and resort. Opened in 1912, the five-star hotel and resort drew crowds from all over the world until it was destroyed by fire in 1920.
The Lover's Lane trail follows the Sol Duc river upstream, connecting to Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort/ hot spring. The first section of trail is easy and beautiful as you meander through dense luschious under story. As you proceed upstream, the trail steepens moving further from the river and deeper into a beautiful forest of towering Douglas-firs, hemlocks, and a few Sitka spruce. It continues to climb steeply to Sol Duc falls, visible from a bridge in an impressively lush canyon. Cross the bridge, stop for some photos, and return to via the trailhead on the other side of the river to catch a soak at the hot springs.
All Tours Are Private
You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of the original booking date.
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Lover’s Lane trail follows the Sol Duc River upstream, connecting to Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls, and the resort/ hot spring. The first section of the trail is easy and beautiful as you meander through dense luscious understory. As you proceed upstream, the trail steepens moving further from the river and deeper into a beautiful forest of towering Douglas-firs, hemlocks, and a few Sitka spruce. It continues to climb steeply to Sol Duc Falls, visible from a bridge in an impressively lush canyon. Cross the bridge, stop for some photos, and return via the trailhead on the other side of the river to catch a soak at the hot springs.
All day hikes are private and can be customized upon meeting the guide and throughout the day.
Your participation helps sustain our non-profit mission of supporting youth, families, and disadvantaged communities with positive experiences in America’s National Parks and natural spaces.
Yes, we book all of our Day Hikes as private and do not have an option to join a group.
Unfortunately, no, we do not schedule half-day tours. However, as every Day Hike is private, you can modify and customize your day with the guide as needed upon meeting and/or throughout the tour. For example, if you need (or prefer) to end at a specific time, just let the guide know when you meet, and they can make that happen.
Yes, and lucky you, as you will have a private guide for that day.
Yes, see here for our Day Hike Equipment List.
Our Guides will supply trekking poles, and will also carry first-aid supplies and water purification devices for water along the way. They also carry bathroom supplies (toilet paper, trowel, hand sanitizer), bug repellent, suntan lotion, and they are always armed with fun, natural facts and stories from the park.
No, and we suggest you bring your own trail lunch, snacks, and full water bottles.
Yes, parking is always available at our meeting point, and your vehicle can remain there throughout the day.
Due to the remote trips we offer in Olympic National Park, a rental vehicle is advised. However, you can find more information on transportation options here: Olympic Transportation Options.
See our Day Hike Cancellation Policy on our Terms and Conditions Page, which is summarized below:
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