Activity Detail: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Olympic National Park, WA

From mineral hot springs to massage, hiking to fishing, its all here

Relax in our natural mineral pools
When the first resort was built at Sol Duc in 1912, its warm mineral water pools attracted ten thousand guests a year. Come experience them for yourself and watch your tensions melt away.

Swim in our freshwater pool
A great way to refresh yourself after a warm mineral water soak, and terrific fun for the kids.

Pool Hours
March 28 through May 1, 2008: 9am - 8pm
May 2 through September 1, 2008: 9am - 9pm
September 2 through October 26, 2008: 9am - 8pm

Enjoy an invigorating massage
After a soothing soak in our mineral pools, what could be better than a professional massage. (It's also a great activity to enjoy after a hike.) Our attentive massage therapists are often in great demand, so please plan ahead. Reservations can be made in advance with the Pool Office Staff.

Visit famous Sol Duc Falls
Sol Duc Falls are amazingly beautiful and only a three mile hike from the resort, or a two-mile drive past the resort and a one-mile hike in. This hike is a moderate hike with a 200 feet elevation and a good hike for families. These falls are the most famous in the Park, so don't miss them.

Explore the hiking trails
The famous Lover's Lane Loop is accessible from the back of the resort and is six miles round trip. This hike leads you into the old growth forest, along the Sol Duc River, crossing at Sol Duc Falls. For longer hikes or overnight camping, the Seven Lakes Basin area offers mountain lake and excellent view of Mount Olympus from High Divide (please contact Park Service for backcountry permits). Olympic National Park features lots of outstanding, well-maintained trails that amble through unbelievable old-growth forests. From delicate ferns on the forest floor to 200-foot tall fir trees, you'll find treasures at every turn in this magnificent place.

Go fishing
There is excellent seasonal fishing in the Sol Duc River and nearby Elwha and Hoh Rivers, where you may find salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout, to name a few. We can recommend some good spots, but you'll need your own gear. A fishing license is not required in Olympic National Park rivers but please ask about Park fishing limits/regulations. (Note: fishing is not allowed within 100 yards of Salmon Cascades.)

See amazing Salmon Cascades
See brilliantly colored salmon as they fight their way up the Sol Duc River for their fall run up the snow-fed, sparkling waters to spawn. The Sol Duc is one of the few places where the salmon run in every season. This phenomenon usually starts in early October. Fishing is not allowed 100 yards or closer to Salmon Cascades.

Shop for mementos
Browse our gift shop for lasting reminders of your visit. Choose from a terrific selection of delightful native artwork and crafts like handmade Native Wooden Birch Canoes. We also offer jewelry, apparel, books, post cards, snacks and sundries. For groceries and supplies, visit our well-stocked grocery store.

North, south, east or west, adventure awaits
It's no wonder Sol Duc Hot Springs is so popular…it is virtually surrounded by other outstanding destinations! A short drive to the north is crystal clear Lake Crescent. Just a bit further north and east is charming Port Angeles. From there, you can take a ferry to Victoria, British Columbia; one of the world's most picturesque cities.

Travel east from Sol Duc Hot Springs to the ruggedly beautiful Hurricane Ridge, with glacier-clad peaks and breathtaking vistas, it is truly spectacular. Further east is historic Port Townsend.

South of Sol Duc lies more of magnificent Olympic National Park. This vast wilderness is an outdoor lover's paradise, with hiking, camping, kayaking, river rafting and more.

Travel west from Sol Duc and you'll reach the not-to-be-missed Hoh Rain Forest, as well as the Pacific coast, with its quaint towns and villages and unspoiled beaches.

On the coast, near Queets, WA is our sister lodge, Kalaloch Lodge, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. Just 30 miles east of Kalaloch in Olympic National Forest is our other sister lodge, Lake Quinault Lodge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both offer lodging, dining and fun activities. What's more, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Kalaloch Lodge and Lake Quinault Lodge are all within 130 miles of each other! To learn more about our two sister lodges, see 'Visit Our Other Parks' below.