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Plan Around Mink Lake
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Mink Lake Details
This trail climbs through dense forest to Mink Lake. Mink Lake (5 mile round trip. Elevation gain 1,450 feet), covering 10.6 acres, is fairly shallow and marshy. Herons as well as people come here to catch the sporadically cooperative trout. In late July a brilliant display of white buckbean flowers fills the lake's marshy areas, and in early August blue huckleberries are abundant along the forested shore. It is a steady, but not steep, climb to Mink Lake.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.6 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Mink Lake
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mink Lake
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0.1 mi away
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
You can stay in a rustic cabin, get a massage, and soak in the famous hot springs.
0.1 mi away
Tears of the Dragon
The hot tears of dragons were said to form the Sol Duc springs, acclaimed for their healing powers.
0.8 mi away
Lover's Lane
Lover's Lane Loop is a 5.8-mile loop connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the Sol Duc Resort.
1.7 mi away
Sol Duc Trailhead
A small parking lot is located at the end of Sol Duc Road.
