- Hurricane Ridge Road is an easy 17 mile drive up into the Hurricane Ridge area of the Olympic Mountains.
- Travelers will be rewarded with wildflowers and stunning views in the spring, summer, and fall, and great skiing and snowboarding in the fall.
- Hurricane Ridge Road is open 24 hours a day from mid-May into October. The rest of the year, the road is typically open only on weekends.
- Call 360-565-3131 for a 24-hour road and weather report recording.
Why should I drive Hurricane Ridge Road?
Hurricane Ridge Road is 17 miles of paved road that leads visitors through the beautiful, dense forest of the Olympic Mountains. In late spring through early fall, visitors can enjoy the the wildflowers, clean mountain air, fantastic viewpoints along the numerous trails at the top of Hurricane Ridge Road. Two of the trails that begin along this road include the Grand Valley Trail and Hurricane Hill Trail. In the winter, Hurricane Ridge road is your path to the best skiing and snowboarding in Olympic National Park; snow chains are required on all vehicles during the winter months on Hurricane Ridge Road.
Where does Hurricane Ridge Road begin and end?
Hurricane Ridge Road can be caught from Olympic Highway, WA-101 in Port Angeles, where it is called, “Race Street.” The road ends in Hurricane Ridge at the Hurricane Hill Trailhead.
How long does Hurricane Ridge Road take to drive?
Hurricane Ridge Road is 17 miles long and takes about half an hour to travel. Two recommended place to stop are at the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Station and the endpoint of the road, where there is a pullout with great views of the Straight of Juan de Fuca.
