Trip
Winter Scramble - Elwha to Hurricane Hill
A beautiful area with dramatic vistas (and a great workout at ~5200’ gain over ~13 miles). West Hurricane Hill (elev. 5000’, 47.99891°N 123.55827°W) is a wonderful substitute for the usual Hurricane Hill given winter conditions and the Elwha road outage.
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 11, 2023
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,000 ft
- 3 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Arranged via email.
The Elwha road outage (Olympic Hot Springs Road) is closed at the Madison Falls parking area. Since this outage adds 2 miles one way (4 miles round trip) it effectively precludes a one day trip to the usual Hurricane Hill. West Hurricane Hill however is a great winter scramble substitute as it effectively trades the extra mileage to Hurricane Hill for the extra mileage associated with the road outage bypass trail. The bypass trail also gives you an extra 400’ of elevation gain (200’ outbound, 200’ inbound).
Owing to the substantial elevation gain we should all expect to take part in the arduous task of breaking trail. A recent history of winter scrambles with at least 5000' elevation gain is required. Photos from past trips can be seen here.
Elwha to Hurricane Hill
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Green Trails Hurricane Ridge/Elwha North No. 134S
Custom Correct Hurricane Ridge
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Snowshoes
- Helmet
- Micro-spikes
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location