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Elwha to Hurricane Hill


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Elwha to Hurricane Hill

The Elwha to Hurricane Hill hike is a very strenuous, 12.4 mi round trip hike with 5,300 ft in elevation gain. The trail ascends through forest and breaks out in the meadows on Hurricane Ridge with views of the Olympics and Mount Olympus.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE SCHEDULED

MOUNTAIN GOAT CAPTURE AND TRANSLOCATION

Hurricane Hill: July 5-20 and August 16-31

Hurricane Hill Road, beyond the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center parking lot, will be closed to all access during both operational periods (July 5-20 and August 16-31). This closure includes the Hurricane Hill Trail, Little River Trail, and Wolf Creek Trail. For more detailed information, please visit the Olympic National Park website.

getting there

Heading west past Port Angeles on US 101, turn left onto Olympic Hot Springs Road.  Drive past the Elwha Ranger Station and turn left onto Whiskey Bend Road. Just up the hill and on the left is the trailhead and parking.

On the trail

Start a steep climb through forest and keep climbing for 4 mi until breaking out into a vast meadow.  As one climbs higher in the meadow more views are available of the mountains in the interior of the Olympics and views of the Elwha River.  After 2 mi turn the trail reaches the Hurricane Hill Trail.  Turn left for the short climb to the summit of Hurricane Hill at 5,757 ft.  Views of the Bailey Range, Mount Olympus and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

  • Difficulty: Very Strenuous
  • Length: 12.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,277 ft
  • 5,757 ft
Map
  • Custom Correct Hurricane Ridge
  • Green Trails Elwha North Hurricane Ridge No. 134S
  • Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
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