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“A short self-guided interpretive loop trail trough old growth with some river views. ”


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Miles

0.7

KM

Loop

1,575' 480 m

High

1,517' 462 m

Low

58' 18 m

Up

81' 25 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features River/Creek

Family Friendly Easy interpretive trail

Road to trailhead closes at first snowfall and usually reopens late March - check current road conditions at Olympic National Park website.

Description

This is a very easy loop trail accessible from the north or south via parking along the Sol Duc Hot Springs road. The trail forms a loop through massive old growth and lush moss. You'll get some nice views of the Sol Duc River from the west side of the trail. There is a small marsh along the southern end.

Contacts

Shared By:

Karl W with improvements by Maura Treaccar

Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 6 votes

#25443

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  3.5 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1,158

in Washington

#25,443

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Photos

View from the trail.
Jun 16, 2023 near Forks, WA
View from the trail.
Jun 16, 2023 near Forks, WA
Ancient Groves Trail
Sep 26, 2026 near Forks, WA

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Sep 26, 2026
Stewart Carnes
Aug 13, 2023
Tom Herr
Relaxing loop through old forest with soft needle-covered trail. Worth it. 0.4mi
Jul 3, 2023
Marc Daniel
With Mila — 20h 15m
Jun 16, 2023
Stewart Carnes
Aug 28, 2022
Adam S
Easy walk through beautiful old growth forest 0.4mi — 0h 30m
May 23, 2022
Matthew Prowant
May 7, 2022
Leslie Guthrie
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