Viewpoint
Hurricane Ridge
Port Angeles, Washington
A mountain-top road drive from sea level to alpine meadows and a wall of peaks.
- Price
- National park entry fee applies
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The 17-mile road climbs from Port Angeles to a ridge with wide views over the Olympic range and across to Vancouver Island on clear days. The old visitor lodge burned in 2023, so expect a day-use area and views rather than a cafe. Short meadow paths start at the car park.
Good to know
- Check the road status online before you set off, it can close for snow or fire
- Go early on a clear day, the cloud often fills in by afternoon
- Pack food and a warm layer, there is little for sale up top
- Best time
- Morning on a clear day
- Open
- Road is weather dependent; winter access is limited
- Getting there
- Sealed mountain road, steep and winding; vehicle length limits apply
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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