I started She Goes Outside because I kept meeting women who wanted to get outside — who used to hike, used to bike, used to feel strong and dirt-under-their-nails alive — and just... stopped. Not because they didn't want to. Because they didn't have anyone to go with.
You never know what you find inside yourself outside. But you have to actually get out the door first, and for a lot of us, that's the hard part. Not the trail. The going.
So on Saturday, August 29, we're doing something about that. Our very first SGO outing: a hike to Sol Duc Falls, followed by a soak in the hot springs. No one goes alone. That's the whole point.
"No one goes alone. That's the whole point."— JoAnne Yorkston, Founder of She Goes Outside
The Details
What: Hike to Sol Duc Falls, then relax in the Sol Duc Hot Springs
When: Saturday, August 29, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (doors/meetup at 7:15 AM)
Where: Meet at the Poulsbo Walmart parking lot for carpool, or meet us directly at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
Who: Women 18+ — all fitness levels welcome, this is a moderate hike through forest and along the falls
Cost & spots: See the Eventbrite listing for pricing and availability
What to Bring
- Hiking shoes (trail is forest path, can be uneven in spots)
- Swimsuit and towel for the hot springs
- Lunch and water
- Layers — it's forest shade in the morning, warm springs in the afternoon
- Cash or card for hot spring entry [confirm if this is included in ticket price or separate]
What's Included
- Guided hike to the falls
- Carpool coordination from Poulsbo
- A group of women who get it, and won't let you sit this one out
The Carpool
We're meeting at the Poulsbo Walmart parking lot to carpool over together — roughly [X hour] drive. If you'd rather meet us on-site, that works too. [Insert carpool sign-up link / contact info here.]
Why This Trail
Sol Duc Falls is one of the most rewarding short hikes on the Peninsula — old growth forest, a waterfall that actually earns the hype, and then the payoff: soaking sore legs in the hot springs afterward. It's the whole SGO philosophy in one day trip. Work for it, then let it hold you.
Bring a friend, or come solo and leave with a few new ones. Either way — you won't be doing it alone.
Follow along at @she.goes.outside.pnw and shegoesoutside.com for more trips like this one.