Trip
Winter Scramble - Little River, Hurricane Hill, Elwha River Traverse
A gorgeous (and very strenuous) early season traverse of 17 miles and ~5500’ elevation gain.
- Sat, May 4, 2024
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 17.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,757 ft
- 7 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Arranged via email.
Although a hike during the summer, this strenuous traverse can be expected to encounter substantial snow in the head waters of the Little River (the north side of Hurricane Ridge). At 17 miles and 5500’ elevation gain this trip requires great conditioning.
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
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Microspikes
- Snowshoes
- Mountaineering Boots
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location