Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge visitor center is open seven days a week April through October. During the winter months, weather permitting, the Lodge and Hurricane Ridge road are open on weekends and holidays. Snowshoe trips are conducted during winter months. In the lodge you will find a snack bar, ski rentals and gift shop. Hurricane Ridge has over 3 million visitor each year and is the most popular destination when visiting Port Angeles.

Hiking Trails

Easy Hikes
Hurricane Hill Trail begins at the end of the Hurricane Ridge Road. In the 1.5 miles to the top of the hill are mountain peak vistas and views of Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Wildflowers are numerous in early summer. Wheelchair accessible first .5 mile only. This portion is paved but with steep drop-offs and no guard rail.

Meadow Loop Trails begin near Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. They offer strolls through a typical subalpine environment, thick with wildflowers in summer. Watch for blacktailed deer, and listen for the whistle of the Olympic marmot. The trail continues to Klahhane Ridge. Paved meadow trails accessible with assistance.

More Difficult Hikes
Mt. Angeles
A 5.2 mile day hike from Hurricane Ridge Lodge to 5850 ft. Mt. Angeles. This hike will give you spectacular views of Port Angeles and the leeward Olympic Mountains. Follow the trail for 2.2 miles, it intersects with the trail to the summit. The trail to the summit is unmarked by the park service, but well worn. It also connects to the Switchback Trail and Klahane Ridge.

Switchback Trail/Klahhane Ridge
Start at the Third Peak Trail head, or 2 miles from the top of Hurricane Ridge. This trail will switchback over 22 times taking you to the top of Klahhane Ridge. The trail will go through alpine meadows and provide great views of Mt. Angeles, Port Angeles and the leeward Olympic Mountains.


Other Possible Hikes
PJ Lake
Lake Angeles
Heather Park


For More information:
Visitor Center: Open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. when the road is open. The Hurricane Ridge Road is closed Mondays through Thursdays in winter. Weather permitting the road is open Fridays through Sundays. Call (360) 565-3131 for recorded information on Hurricane Ridge park roads and other facilities.

Olympic National Park Official web site
Olympic National Park Field Guide