Seven Lakes Basin/High Divide Loop
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Park: Olympic National Park, Soleduck region
29.3 km loop.
Terrain: Intermediate
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Solduc Trailhead: (79 km from Saanich Hall, ferry required). Drive south on Blanshard St for 4.9km to Belleville St. Follow this for about 1km to the ferry terminal. Drive west from Port Angeles on WA#101 to Soleduck River Road (just past the end of Crescent Lake, 45.9 km west of Port Angeles). Turn left onto Soleduck River Road and drive 22.2 km to the end of the road (if backpacking, stop at the ranger"s station, 19.6 km down the road to pick up a back country permit. This is especially important if you are planning on staying in the 7 Lakes Basin).
Facilities available at the trailhead include:
| Backpack | Unrated (backcountry permit required, fee charged). | 3 days for the loop. | |
| Dayhike | 6 boot (strenuous). | ||
| Horseback | Unrated. |
| Seven Lakes Basin | 1340 meters |
| Water is plentiful quality is fair. | |
| Lunch Lake | 1340 meters |
| Water is available quality is fair. | |
| Junction: Applenton Pass/SolDuc | 0.0 km | 950 meters |
| Water is plentiful quality is excellent. |
| Silver Snag | 0.0 km | Water is available quality is poor. There is a small pond down a short way trail. You could also hike into one of the lakes at the south east end of the Seven Lakes Basin (there is a small seasonal melt water stream just before the lake, it may be preferable). | ||
| Junction: High Divide/Sol Duc River | 0.0 km |
| There is no water available at this campsite. Hike down to Heart Lake for water. | |
| Deer Lake | Approx 6.0 km | 1075 meters |
| Water is plentiful quality is fair. |
| Heart Lake | 17.6 km | 1450 meters |
| Water is plentiful quality is fair. |
| Upper Sol Duc Park | Approx 19.0 km | 960 meters |
| Water is available quality is good. |
| Seven Mile Shelter | 21.2 km | 945 meters | Water is unknown. |
Last hiked:July 28, 2003
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