Hurricane Ridge
add photosWhen visiting Olympic National Park this is by far the only mountain that you can access easily. When the forecast is clear you will see magnificent views that may even take your breath away.
Road is open during snow season on weekends, weather permitting.
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"The perfect place for families to explore the mountains of Olympic NP "
One of the great things about Olympic National Park is it's great natural diversity. During our time in the park we explored temperate rain forests, deserted beaches and snow covered mountains- in July! As a matter of fact, Hurricane Ridge had so much snow lingering in July that much of the trail near the visitor center was still buried!
Most people come to Hurricane Ridge for the mountain scenery and incredible views. A short walk from the parking lot ends at a point which offers sprawling views of Sequim, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Canada's Victoria Island looming in the distance. On the other side of the parking lot, near the Visitor's Center, views of snow covered Olympic Mountains are stunning.
The visitor center offers dining, restrooms, a gift shop,some interpretive displays, and a viewing deck with scopes. Rangers offer suggestions for hikes in the back country as well as guided hikes of the surrounding area. We did some exploring and loved spotting tiny wildflowers emerging from the thin and fragile layer of alpine soil. Evidently, so did the deer, who were happy to munch on the delicate treats.
If you are near Port Angeles or Sequim, definitely consider a day trip to Hurricane Ridge. and don't forget to grab a Junior Ranger booklet for your kids to complete so they can be proud recipients of an Olympic National Park Junior Ranger badge.
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"Amazing view"
I took all my kids here....it was a long way up..but when I got there it was a sweet surprise. The view is amazing and there is a peaceful state to everything along with the deers that we saw there and there is so many people from all around the world going there. I felt it was one in a life time experience.
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"Amazing Views"
While I wouldn't recommend visiting Hurricane Ridge with little ones, it would be a great place for older children. The views of the Olympics are amazing. There are some nice trails for hiking. Some are pretty steep, so if you are bringing little ones be sure to bring a back pack carrier or something of the sort. It was great to hike around and enjoy the beauty of the area. We saw lots of wildlife while we were there.
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"Learn how to ski or snowboard"
There are few places to play in the snow for cheap anymore. I learned how to ski here in a day with the help of lessons and rentals. The rope tow is a bit of a challenge but if you can ski Hurricane Ridge, you can ski anywhere and appreciate it. The snowshoeing hike put on by the rangers is fantastic. Educational, easy and a great way to get out in the snow.
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