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Marymere Falls is a waterfall near Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park. It is reached via a 0.9-mile dirt trail that meanders through an old-growth forest of fir, cedar, hemlock, and alder trees. The trail includes two wooden bridges and leads to the 90.5-foot falls, fed by Falls Creek. The creek flows into the beautiful, milky blue waters of Barnes Creek, its color milky due to glacial flour.

You can stay here for hours without getting bored. It's like a fairytale world where you immerse yourself and everything becomes quiet. Gigantic trees, ferns, lichens and bushes grow in abundance that make it seem almost unreal. Well-signposted paths make it easy to find your way around. There are paths of varying lengths, but they are very well developed and laid out. If you're lucky, elks can also be seen or they cross your path; you should always keep your distance.

The Sol Duc River Trail is a favorite in Olympic National Park. It's a stunning mix of powerful waterfalls, ancient forests, and meadows where you can spot wildlife like elk and bears searching for berries. This connects with the High Divide Trail above Heart Lake. At this junction you can see panoramic views of several peaks, lakes, and valleys.

Here you can view the rugged beauty of Seven Lakes Basin. This basin, which is home to eight small lakes and many tiny ponds, boasts a stunning yet barren rocky landscape. This rocky terrain is encircled by high-elevation old-growth forests and vibrant alpine meadows adorned with wildflowers and wild blueberries.

Scenic trail that ends at Deer Lake. It's like walking through a pristine, untouched wilderness. Just follow the orange markers about 10 feet up on the trees to stay on track. The path is mostly dirt and small rocks, and there are streams that cross the trail.

The High Divide Trail is the highlight here. It's a well-kept path that takes you through open hills, along ridges with pretty meadows, and scattered trees. The views are stunning, especially on clear days. You'll see Mount Olympus, the Hoh River Valley, and more mountains in all directions. Plus, there are quick side trips to beautiful lakes if you want to take a dip or refill your water.