Sol Duc Falls
Washington · 46-foot drop · Olympic National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Sol Duc Falls is a waterfall in Clallam County, Washington. It drops roughly 46 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Duc Falls (this page) | — | 46 ft | — | N | — |
| Lover's Lane Falls | 0 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Mineral Creek Falls | 6 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Salmon Cascades | 7 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Marymere Falls | 7 mi | 92 ft | — | N | — |
| Madison Falls | 12 mi | 49 ft | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Sol Duc Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Sol Duc Falls?
Sol Duc Falls is 46 feet (14 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Sol Duc Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Sol Duc Falls is inside Olympic National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Sol Duc Falls?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
How far is Sol Duc Falls from a major city?
Sol Duc Falls is 21 miles from Port Angeles (about 30 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
47.9518, -123.8199
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikidata (Q97487859)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97487859
GeoNames (5811124)
https://www.geonames.org/5811124/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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