finally!

went here this weekend -- it was nice but definitely tiring. i don't recommend swimming in the lake, no matter how inviting it looks. it was cold! and we were all exhausted for the walk back down because of the cold swim. oops.

Hiked here on Sunday. It was really nice! A bit rooty and rocky towards the top but the lake was nice.

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Has anyone done this hike? How many days did it take (including driving out there?)

Quoted: High Divide/Seven Lakes Basin Loop
(The Olympics)

Jon Lee
To do loop clockwise: Start on Sol Duc River trail. This trail climbs gradually through a magnificent old growth rain forest. There are campsites every mile or two. Take the left fork at the first trail junction (1 mile). At 5 miles there is another junction, take the right fork. Now the trail crosses the Sol Duc River on a spectacular bridge. The last campsite where fires are allowed is just after the junction. The trail climbs very steeply to lush meadows and past tiny Heart Lake. There are campsites along the trail, and at Heart Lake. At the junction with the High Divide trail turn right.