Port Angeles Trip Overview
Hurricane Ridge is considered the crown jewel of Olympic National Park for its unparalleled access to sweeping views of the interior Olympic Mountain range. During our 4 Hour Tour, our guests will go from sea-level in Port Angeles to 5,242 feet elevation at the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center on a scenic 45 minute shuttle up the mountain. On a clear day, Hurricane Ridge viewpoints provide phenomenal views of the Olympic Mountains, forested river valleys, and Strait of Juan De Fuca. Guests can book our optional Naturalist Guided Hiking Tour or can choose explore Hurricane Ridge and its family friendly trails on their own.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Port Angeles, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Port Angeles, Washington, United States
Hurricane Ridge is considered the crown jewel of Olympic National Park for its unparalleled access to sweeping views of the interior Olympic Mountain range. During our 4 Hour Tour, our guests will go from sea-level in Port Angeles to 5,242 feet elevation at the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center on a scenic 45 minute shuttle up the mountain. On a clear day, Hurricane Ridge viewpoints provide phenomenal views of the Olympic Mountains, forested river valleys, and Strait of Juan De Fuca. Guests can book our optional Naturalist Guided Hiking Tour or can choose explore Hurricane Ridge and its family friendly trails on their own.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center, 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Olympic National Park, WA
This tour begins with a drive from sea-level in Port Angeles to 5,242 feet elevation at the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. During the 45 minute drive, guests will see the terrain transition from a lush temperate forest to subalpine terrain. Depending on the mountain weather forecast, guests will enjoy sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, forested river valleys, and Strait of Juan De Fuca. Upon arrival, 20-30 minutes will be allocated to explore the Visitor Center viewpoints and enjoy a picnic lunch if guests purchased one.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, WA
After lunch, our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2-3 mile roundtrip guided hike from the Visitor Center toward Mount Angeles as time permits. These trails navigate through the ever-changing subalpine meadows and provide sweeping vistas of the Olympic Mountains and river valleys on a clear day.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
