Get ready for one of the most rewarding short hikes in Olympic National Park. The journey to Sol Duc Falls is just as magical as the destination itself. You'll wander through a breathtaking old-growth forest, surrounded by giant trees and every shade of green imaginable. The trail is an easy 0.8-mile walk from the parking area, and you'll hear the roar of the water long before you see it. The falls are spectacular, splitting into three powerful channels that cascade into a narrow canyon, a view you can soak in from the charming wooden bridge that crosses the gorge.