Seven Lakes Basin

Park: Olympic National Park, Soleduck region

12.6 km one way.

Terrain: Intermediate
Elevations (in meters)
Start: 610End: 1494
Minimum: 610Maximum: 1494
Net Gain: 884Cumulative Gain: 884

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:

Uses

BackpackModerate (backcountry permit required).2 days round trip. 
Dayhike6 boot (strenuous).  

Description

This trail climbs from the Soleduck Trailhead along to Soleduc Falls at which point you take the trail to Deer Lake. At Deer Lake you reach the sub-alpine and begin to enjoy the views. The trail continues to climb, passing a number of small tarns as you ascend the ridge dividing the Soleduc and Bogachiel valleys. The trail bends around to the east and you will come to a side trail into the Seven Lakes Basin. Take this trail down into the basin to the lake at which you have your campsite reservations.

Day hikers may opt to bypass the descent and climb to the summit of Bogachiel Peak (1667m) instead. Continue along the main trail past the side trail and look for another side trail climbing to the summit. This side trail is beyond the trail leading down into the Hoh Valley.

Backpackers may wish to opt for the Seven Lakes Basin/High Divide Loop instead. For an even more, although longer, route consider the Appleton Pass-Cat Creek Way-High Divide Loop.

Features

This trail features fishing, flowers, forests, lakes, meadows, mountains, swimming, views and waterfalls.

Hazards

Campsites along the trail

Upper Sol Duc Park  960 meters
  • Bear cache/wire
  • Ranger station
  • Pit toilet
Water is available quality is good.
Deer Lake  1075 meters
  • Bear cache/wire
  • Stock camp
  • Swimming
  • Pit toilet
Water is plentiful quality is fair.
Lunch Lake  1340 meters
  • Bear cache/wire
  • Ranger station
  • Swimming
  • Pit toilet
Water is available quality is fair.
Seven Lakes Basin  1340 meters
  • Bear cache/wire
  • Ranger station
  • Swimming
  • Tent pads
  • Pit toilet
Water is plentiful quality is fair.

Last hiked:August 2, 2005

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