Sol Duc Falls is located .75 miles from the Sol Duc Trailhead in Olympic National Park. A mild trail leads through old growth forests to a scenic bridge spanning the 4 prong fall, which drops precipitously through a narrow gorge. It continues onto Deer Lake and the famed 18.7 mile 7 Lakes Basin Loop.

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The four channels of Sol Duc Falls plunge approximately 37' through a narrow chute

Old-growth Douglas-fir criteria is generally considered to be trees that are 3 - 6' in diameter and 150' + tall

Vine maple is capable of arching into the ground and sprouting new limbs from its core

The falls' volume peaks in late spring as mountain snow melts and seasonal rains hit the valley

A young black bear forages the rich herbaceous forest floor of the Sol Duc River Valley

In the fall, vine maple brightens a predominantly green understory

Late season berries provide bears vital calories before hibernation, which typically begins in November

The short trail to Sol Duc Falls crosses a wide creek with iridescent moss-covered rock

Looking up river just before the bridge that spans Sol Duc Falls

A scenic bridge spans the deep, narrow gorge through which the falls drop

Brilliant green understory gives a Jurassic-like feeling to the Sol Duc area

Viewing areas extend along the river over Sol Duc Falls

Sol Duc Falls is one of the most popular destinations in Olympic National Park

Banana slugs show slight color variations based on light exposure, food consumption, and moisture levels

Wildflowers line the trail in late summer

A backcountry shelter is located just before Sol Duc Falls