Hiking Project Logo

gem icon Hurricane Ridge [Suggest Edits]

61 votes
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

Description

Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Life at Hurricane Ridge is shaped by wind and snow. Winds gusting over 75 miles an hour hammer the ridge, lending the name "Hurricane." The 30-35 feet of snow that falls annually lingers into summer, shaping life year-round. Its weight challenges trees; its persistence maintains open meadows. As you explore, look for evidence that snow truly sculpts this landscape.

On the Road: The road is open throughout summer. During the winter season, the road is scheduled to be open Friday through Sunday and holiday Mondays, weather and road conditions permitting. All vehicles must carry tire chains during the winter season. Check the road status before coming by calling (360)565-3131 (recorded message).

Family Friendly: Kids will enjoy the views as much as you will!

Gem Type: Viewpoint

Shared by:
Sarah Baker

You & This Gem

Your Rating:      Clear Rating
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Sep 10, 2022
Connie Chow
Super hot, no shade coverage. Beautiful blue mountain ridges. Short 3.2mi out and back. Steep hills, all paved.
Sep 3, 2022
Hike Peng
Sep 2, 2022
Jeremy R
Aug 9, 2022
Andreas Pehl
Thx
Jul 20, 2022
Ben Markoch
Got within 6 feet of a buck! Saw 2 marmots and a black bear casually walking through the valley.
Jul 18, 2022
LAURA ELBL
done
Jul 17, 2022
Jennifer Thompson
Rainy and cloudy.
Jul 5, 2022
Jen Munson
Done

Nearby Gems

gem Favorite Hot Spring. Olympic Hot Springs Trail on Appleton Pass.

Olympic Hot Springs

(4) Port An…, WA
gem Favorite With the removal of the Glines Canyon Dam, the Elwha and her native salmon can finally run free.

Glines Canyon Dam

(7) Port An…, WA

Nearby Trails

17.1 mi 27.6 km Hoh River Trail
Intermediate
Forks, WA
Intermediate
Forks, WA
Minor Issues
Update
Icy
97 days ago
47 
1.6 mi 2.6 km Hurricane Hill Nature Trail
Intermediate
Port Angeles, WA
Intermediate
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
39 
11.8 mi 19.0 km Heather Park Loop
Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
17 
7.5 mi 12.1 km Obstruction Point-Deer Park Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles East, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles East, WA
Unknown
Update
17 
3.6 mi 5.8 km Lake Angeles Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
17 
2.3 mi 3.8 km Mount Angeles Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
20 
13.4 mi 21.6 km Bailey Range Route
Very Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Very Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
7.3 mi 11.7 km Little River Trail
Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
25.9 mi 41.8 km Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route (aka the OAT)
Intermediate
Port Angeles, WA
Intermediate
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
2.7 mi 4.4 km Klahhane Ridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Port Angeles, WA
Unknown
Update
11 
Shared by Sarah Baker on Mar 30, 2016. All Page Views: 5,048. Last Month: 11.