Upper Lover's Lane Falls (Olympic)

Upper Lover's Lane Falls is a 15-foot waterfall on Canyon Creek in Clallam County, Washington.  The waterfall is located in Olympic National Park.

Hike Length: 2.4 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Olympic National Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: No dogs
Features: Waterfalls (2+)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 47.95523,-123.83567
Waterfall GPS: 47.95053,-123.82661

Directions:

From Port Angeles, head west on US-101 for about 26 miles and turn left on Sol Duc Hot Springs Road.  Drive 13.8 miles to the parking area at the end of the road.

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Hike Description:

From the far end of the parking area, pick up the Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail that leads 0.8 miles to a footbridge over the river Sol Duc Falls.  Continue on the trail another 0.1 miles to a junction and go right on Lover's Lane Trail.  In a quarter-mile, the trail crosses Canyon Creek on a footbridge over Lover's Lane Falls.  Cross the bridge and look for a path on the left that leads upstream to the small waterfall.

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27-Sep-2022: Sol Duc