Go Strollers !!

• Getting There
  Sol Duc Falls, Olympic National Park
  Sol Duc Trailhead, Sol Duc Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-the-sol-duc-valley.htm

• Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 124 miles (3h 24m)

• Trip Type: Day trip or Overnight trip

• Ferry Ride
  Check the WA ferry schedule in the link below for the Edmonds / Kingston route
  http://www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/Default.aspx (Crossing Time: 30 min)

• Parking
  Parking lot at the Sol Duc Falls Trailhead at the end of the road in Sol Duc Valley

• Admission
  $30 per car for up to 15 people for 7 days. If you purchase the interagency annual pass for $80, you can get unlimited access to all National Parks and Federal Recreational sites within the US.
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.htm

• Map of the Sol Duc Area 
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/sol-duc-area-brochure.htm

• More Info
  Check the link for more information.
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/places-to-go.htm

• When to Go
  May to Oct (best to go during the season when the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is open – usually spring to autumn depending on yearly weather conditions; be sure to check the weather and road conditions beforehand in winter seasons)

• Things to Do
  Ferry ride, stroll along the one-mile long trail to the Sol Duc Falls, enjoy the walk through the forest, cross small footbridges, etc.

• Tips
  1) The ferry departs every hour but weekends can get crowded and you may have to wait more than an hour so it is best to go early.
  2) If the kiddos need a short break, stop at Port Gamble (which is a good place to take a break slightly past Kingston) and visit the General Store & Cafe and stroll through the little town.
  3) If your family is not used to spending long hours in the car, spending a night in Port Angeles is a good option.
  4) The Pacific Coast and Rain Forests is a bit too far away for a day trip so plan on several days if you want to explore the whole park.
  5) Prepare waterproof clothing or raincoats (rainboots are also good) to stay dry on wet days. Also be sure to take along some extra clothes and shoes so everyone can change and be more comfortable after the hike.

• Nearby Areas
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park
  – Short Trip, [May in Seattle] Sol Duc Falls, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Elwha Valley, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Mora / La Push – Second Beach, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, August in Seattle] Kalaloch Beach 4, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park

• Guidebook
  Family Trip to National Park 02 – Olympic National Park
  
• ISBN :
  9780998985381(paper)
  9780998985398(eBook)
• Language : English
• Publication Date : May 2 2018
• Page Count : 112 pages
• Get the Book
  [Paperback] : $14.99
  Barnes & Noble, Amazon
  [eBook] : $7.99
  Apple iBooks Store, Amazon

Entrance to Sol Duc Valley and Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort

Trailhead to Sol Duc Falls

Sol Duc Falls Trail

Shelter right before the Falls

Sol Duc Falls