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Open Backpack - Mink Lake–Little Divide–Deer Lake Loop

A B3 backpacking trip for Royce's mentor group. The trip is 3 days/2 nights. Camps at Mink Lake and Deer Lake.

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Royce Poetter
Royce Poetter
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  • moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

TBD

A National Park Pass is required for entry to the Sol Duc Hot Spring area. 

Before the trip begins, we will park some cars at the Sol Duc Trailhead for those that do not want to hike back on Lover Lane. 

Day 1: Hike from the Sol Duc Springs Resort to Mink Lake, distance 2.5 miles with 1400 feet of elevation gain. Camping at Mink Lake

Day 2: Hike from Mink Lake over the Little Divide to Deer Lake, 5.4 miles with 1050 feet of elevation gain to get to Little Divide. Camping at Deer Lake. 

Day 3: Hike from Deer Lake to the Sol Duc Trailhead 3.8 mile with 1600 feet of elevation loss.  If you want to complete the loop there is the option to hike down Lovers Lane trail back to the Sol Duc Springs Resort which adds 2 miles for a total of 5.8 miles. 

Route/Place

Mink Lake–Little Divide–Deer Lake Loop


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    Green Trails Seven Lakes Basin/Mt Olympus Climb No. 133S
    Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

  • Tent with footprint/ground tarp
  • Stove and fuel
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Water filter
  • Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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