14aug2024 ~06:00 "break camp" at Klahowya Campground, ~06:35, i arrived at the Sol Duc Trails parking. It was ~50% full. (and it was full when i got back at ~14:00 .. noticed a few vehicles coming in, a few leaving).
~06:50 i went (CW): Parking > Sol Duc Falls > Deer Lake > Mink Lake > Parking
< Sol Duc Nature Trail > Deer Lake Trail > Little Divide Trail > Mink Lake Trail > Sol Duc Hot Springs Road >
On Deer Lake Trail, encountered a pair of Dayhikers who were doing the High Divide - Seven Lakes Basin Loop (~20+ miles) 😅👍
At/around Deer Lake, saw a total of ~5 people; 1 of whom were practising Yoga in a clearing. 👍
On the Little Divide Trail, encountered a family of 4 (Dad & Mom and their 2 children) - they were doing a 3 x 1-week Backpacking "Loops" in Sol Duc. 😅👍👍👍
While descending Mink Lake, encountered a Backpacker who's going to Deer Lake. Further along, encountered a total of ~5 people coming UP.
w.r.the Warning of Cougar - i only met a young bunny (??) <Length ~8" length Nose -to- Back >
Everyone, including the bunny was nice and friendly 👍😀 And i am very thankful for the peace and sweet solitude on-the-trail.
Happy Trails Everyone 🙃
Perhaps, "interestingly", some differences in (my) Alltrails and GaiaGPS Stats ..
AllTrails: Distance 14.9 mi / EG 3,717 ft / Moving Time 7:00 / Stopped Time 0:06
whereas
GaiaGPS: Distance 14.4 mi / Ascent 2,410 (-2707) ft / Moving Time 6:47 / Stopped Time 0:19 ..
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