High Divide #41 #38,Deer Lake #37,Sol Duc River #40

Hiked the High Divide trail via the Deer Lake Trail and then hiked out via the Sol Duc River Trail. Did this hike as a day-hike even though it would've been nice to pitch a tent somewhere in Seven Lakes Basin and watch a sunset and sunrise from the High Divide over the Hoh River valley. The views of Mt. Olympus from the High Divide trail are one of best vantage points in the Olympics in my opinion. Hiked to the top of Bogachiel Peak which also had nice views of the Seven Lakes Basin. Lots of mosquitoes on the summit of Bogachiel right now. The Deer Lake and High Divide trails where both in great shape with no problems. The Sol Duc River trail is in good shape as well with the exception of some muddy patches on the trail and a couple of broken footlog bridges, neither one of which being a real problem. Someone has done a great job clearing all the downed trees along this 18 mile long series of trails.