Hurricane Ridge Nature Trails
One of the most popular areas of Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge offers mile-high ridgeline paths.
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Hurricane Ridge Nature Trails Details
One of the most popular areas of Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge offers mile-high ridgeline paths overlooking spectacular vistas of the surrounding peaks, the Olympic Coast, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Glacial Cirque. This self-guided nature trail leaves from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center and climbs gently over the crest of the ridge. Although it contains a few short, steep climbs, this paved trail is a pleasant trek through subalpine meadows filled with wildflowers, dense groves of firs, and exposed ridges, and generally requires little effort while yielding dramatic views. Trailside illustrations and exhibits further describe the flora, fauna, history, and geology of the Hurricane Ridge area.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2 miles
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hurricane Ridge Nature Trails
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Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center
Focuses on Olympic's mountain habitats with exhibits and guided walks and talks.
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Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center
Visitor information, exhibits about Olympic's mountain habitats, 20-minute orientation film shown on request.
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Hurricane Hill
Leads to one of the best viewpoints in Olympic National Park.
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Mount Olympus
The highest peak in the Olympic Mountains, at 7,980 feet above sea level.
