SOL DUC VALLEY, OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK ELOPEMENT DESTINATION

Hot springs, raging rivers, lush forests, and a spectacular waterfall

The Sol Duc area of Olympic national park really has it all. With a luxurious hot springs resort right near the trail head you couldn’t ask for a better place to start, or end your adventure. Hike the main trail to see the three waterfalls that make up the spectacular Sol Duc waterfalls. On the way you’ll enjoy the lush ferns, colorful mushrooms and thick woods that cover the valley. The parking lot here isn’t very big and does fill up quick so get to the trail head early and plan to have your photoshoot here as early or late as possible.

  • small intimate groups

  • Open Year Round

  • Average yearly rainfall- 95-99 inches

  • Elevation -2,067 ft

  • Heavily Trafficked

  • Best Time of Day - Early Morning

  • Parking varies from trailhead

 

Where to find it

Port Angeles, WA 98363

gps coordinates

47°57'05.3"N 123°49'10.9"W

 
Hiking trails weave through old growth forests.
Sol Duc Falls pouts into a narrow valley as it flows out to the sea.
Olympic elopements in Sol duc are spectacular.

Make sure to hit the trail early! Parking can be a nightmare.

Towering trees line the trails through Sol Duc valley.
Sol Duc falls tumbles over the cliffs.
Ferns and moss covered trees are everywhere you look in Sol Duc.
Broken trees make for new refuges for life to grow.
The Sol Duc river is an idyllic setting for elopement adventures.
The raging waters of Sol Duc river are a spectacular backdrop for wedding photos.
Rocky paths make for spectacular photo sessions.
Quiet forests are a serene place to plan your elopement.