Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge visitor center is open seven days a week. During the winter months, weather permitting, the Lodge and Hurricane Ridge road is open everyday. 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

Winter weather changes rapidly so always call or visit the website for road conditions before venturing up the Hurricane Ridge Road. (360-565-3130 live; 360-565-3131 for an updated recording). There is an access fee of $15 per vehicle for entering the Olympic National Park or do the smart thing and buy a one-year pass for only $30. Chains are required to be carried in all vehicles in the winter.

A shuttle Wednesday-Sunday leaves from downtown Port Angeles and the Vern Burton Center with two round trips. Reservations are suggested but not mandatory. Contact All Points Tours & Charters for details.

For more winter wonderland info:

Hurricane Ridge Ski Area, (360) 457-2879,  www.hurricaneridge.net

ONP Hurricane Ridge Winter Info, (360) 565-3130 or (360) 565-3131 www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/hurricane-ridge-in-winter.htm

All Points Tours & Charters (360) 565 1139 www.goallpoints.com