About
Hurricane Ridge is a mountain viewpoint in Olympic National Park, reached by road from Port Angeles, Washington. It sits at about 5,242 feet, and it is also known as Hurricane Hill. The ridge is a popular stop for visitors who want wide views of the Olympic Mountains and the peaks around them without a long hike.
What the visit is like
Hurricane Ridge is best suited to a slow, scenic outing. From the ridge, the panorama of the Olympic Mountains is the main draw, and the surrounding peaks fill much of the view. Because it is a viewpoint in a national park, the visit centres on looking, photographing and enjoying the landscape rather than on a fixed attraction or set program.
Planning your trip
- Getting there: The ridge is reached by Hurricane Ridge Road, starting from Port Angeles.
- Address: Hurricane Ridge Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362, United States.
- Contact: +1-360-565-3131.
- Around it: Port Angeles, on the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula, is the nearest town and a practical base for food, lodging and onward travel into the park.
Check conditions with the park before you go, since mountain roads and weather at elevation can change. Hurricane Ridge suits anyone who enjoys wide mountain scenery and wants a short, rewarding trip into Olympic National Park.
