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Sol Duc Hot Springs weekend

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 Another late post!

Back in June, we checked out Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Park. We've been to ONP a couple times now but for whatever reason, we've never made it to the hot springs! We remedied that with this trip where the sole purpose was to go check out the springs.

It was a cloudy, misty weekend but we still enjoyed ourselves. The damp weather didn't stop us from doing two waterfall hikes nearby and also made for a pleasant dip into the hot springs since it wasn't too hot out. We spent the night at the lodge there, which was rustic but totally serviceable and while spendy, it allowed you unlimited access into the pools (versus paying $20 pp for a 1.5 hr spot). 

Enjoy the photos!


Stop first in Port Angeles since it's on the way there.


They have revitalized and redone the waterfront so it's really nice.
Lunch spot next to the Sol Duc River. We heated up food on our camping stove.


Waterfall hike to Sol Duc falls. This isn't the falls yet, but still a pretty spot.

Sol Duc Falls

It was pretty cool to see because it drops into a narrow canyon.


Soaking in the pools after a long, wet hike.

There were 4 pools altogether: this big one, a mid size one, a kid one about 1.5 ft deep and then a cold lap pool.


The next day, we hiked to Marymere Falls next to Lake Crescent.


Very easy, wide trail. The kids were engrossed with filling out the Ranger booklet.


Another junior badge! I think this is their second ONP badge.

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