Lake · Olympic National Park
Heron Pond
7.1 mi round trip2,049 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes need no permit, only the park entrance pass.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit from Recreation.gov. Bear canisters are required at all wilderness camps (free loaners at Wilderness Information Centers).
Permit calendar
Summer permits releaseApril 15, 7 AM PT
Summer quota seasonMay 15 to October 15
Olympic National Park wilderness rules from the National Park Service. Quota areas include Seven Lakes Basin, Grand Valley, Royal Lake, the Ozette coast, and Enchanted Valley. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance7.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,049 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,603 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Heron Pond is a lake reached by a 7.1-mile round trip from Sol Duc Trailhead. The route follows Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail, then Deer Lake Trail to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
National park entrance fee: $30 per vehicle for 7 days, the $55 Olympic annual pass, or an America the Beautiful pass. The park does not take cash.
Buy an entrance passGetting there
The hike starts at Sol Duc Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.