Notices:

• New - all food, garbage and scented items must be stored in approved bear canisters in the entire Sol Duc/High Divide Loop area including all camps adjacent to and enclosed by the Deer Lake Trail, High Divide Trail, and Sol Duc River Trail (High Divide Loop), and adjacent camps along the Mink Lake Trail, East High Divide Trail, and Cat Basin area.
• Permits are limited between May 1 and September 30th. Reservations recommended. Call (360) 565-3100
• Groups of 7-12 people must camp in designated Group Sites. See Below.
• Snow often persists on this trail until early to mid-July. When the trail is snow covered, ice axe and expert self-arrest skills are recommended for steep snow slopes as well as expert route-finding skills.
• Contact the WIC for reservations and information about trailhead shuttles. (360) 565-3100

Description:

Ecosystem type: Old-growth forest, subalpine meadow, subalpine lake basin, montane forest
Trail tread types: Well-maintained  
General elevation trend: Moderate
River crossings: None
Unique features: Meadows, old-growth forests
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.6 miles to Mink Lake, 8 miles to Deer Lake, 11 miles for the loop
Elevation change: 1,100 to 4,130 ft.
Best Season: Mid June through September for Mink Lake, Mid July through September for Little Divide

Camping:

Permits/Reservations: Camping is limited between May 1 and September 30. Obtain permits at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles during business hours. 50% of campsites can be reserved, no more than 30 days in advance. Contact the WIC at (360) 565-3100.
Food Storage Method: All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in approved bear canisters 24 hours day in the entire Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area including all camps adjacent to and enclosed by the Deer Lake Trail, High Divide Trail, and Sol Duc River Trail (High Divide Loop), and adjacent camps along the Mink Lake Trail, East High Divide Trail, and Cat Basin area.

Location and sites: Mink Lake and a few small sites along Little Divide. Camping limits are in place for all areas in the Sol Duc/7 Lakes Basin, Cat Basin, Mink Lake, Little Divide and Hoh Lake/C.B Flats. Camping is in designated sites only. Group sites are located at Sevenmile Camp, Sol Duc Park, Deer Lake and at C.B. Flats along the Hoh Lake Trail.
Toilet Facilities: No toilets in this area. Urinate on rock or on the trail at least 200 ft. from campsites or water sources. This prevents deer and goats from pulling up plants to get at the salt in urine. Always bury solid waste 6-8" 200 ft from campsites and water sources. 
Water Sources: various streams - Always boil, filter or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent getting Giardia.
Stock: Camp only in designated stock sites at Horsehead and Deer Lake (llamas only).